As a guy that likes to take old stuff and make it work. I have acquired several straight razors for a few dollars or they were given to me. Some I believe to be sharp but I really don't know. they shave the beard and comfortable. However I have ralized the iimportance of keeping the face well lathered and keeping the skin taught. I have slacked and gotten ****y and went fast and put a nice inch long slice in my cheek.
I do the thumb nail test on the razor. and it feels sharp. it slides across the nail and doesn't tug. But they still don't cut a piece of my wifes hair.
The best shaving razor I have it a Henckles 5/8 round point.
Also, sometimes mid shave or between shaving my face I strop before shaving my head, is it normal to have to restrop during the shave?

Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Dale.