a problem with my shave thread ....

[freyguy]

I've been straight shaving for about 3 months, so just know that these are merely opinions based on my limited experience, as well as the abundent reading I've done on this site.

I will assume that your prep is good, I.E. good shaving soap, brush, good lather.

It sounds like although the edge is sharp enough to remove hair from your arm or leg, it's not refined enough to comfortably remove hair from your face.

Try a thumb nail test (lick your thumb nail, and lightly slide the razors edge across the top of the nail). With a keen edge, the blade should cut into the nail, with out any sensation of getting hung up or feeling jagged. If you feel any courseness in the edge, you might have to spend more time on the barbers hone and strop.

The other issue could be your technique. Even with a razor which I new was shave ready (professionally honed) it took me a few shaves to realise that less pressure was a good thing, and that the angle of the blade made a big difference. Maybe try working with those variables.

The third solution would be to send it out for rehoning. It's possible that your honing is not quite perfect. If you over hone the blade, or don't keep it flat while honing, you may get an edge which cuts hairs, but not comfortably. Check the wiki on this site, it's filled with information which might solve the problem, or at least point you in the right direction.

I hope this helps. Good Luck.