Thread: Straight Razor Ain't Cutting It

Literally, that is. First, I'd like to say hello to the forum, as this is my first post. I've been shaving with a straight razor for about three weeks now. I have yet to cut a whisker despite the fact that I have purchased and used two "shave ready" straight razors . The first one broke (scales) the second razor felt sharper, but it won't cut my whiskers. I've followed the shaving instructions to a T, as well as studied everything I can on this web page. The proper way to lather, I've shaved with the grain, across the grain, and against the grain, over and over, but nary a whisker comes off. I've also tried to sharpen the edge on the strop I bought with the razor, but I achieve the same results when I shave. This morning I finally shaved with my safety razor so that I wouldn't look so scruffy. Does anyone have suggestions that may be of help?

Thanks!
Cliff