Thread: Thoughts on shave results with new razor

I known it might be hard to find out but it could be the way the razor was honed.

For me when I shave off of a coticule or other natural stones I get no irritation. But if I get a blade that has been sharpened with a norton or other synthetic hones they irritate me to no end.

I know skme other members here have mentioned the same so that could possibility.

But most likely it is just you gotten used to a new blade.

Originally Posted by basil

I known it might be hard to find out but it could be the way the razor was honed.

For me when I shave off of a coticule or other natural stones I get no irritation. But if I get a blade that has been sharpened with a norton or other synthetic hones they irritate me to no end.

I know skme other members here have mentioned the same so that could possibility.

But most likely it is just you gotten used to a new blade.

I can't speak for Speckey, but for me, I am pretty sure this is not the case. I have shaved with razors off of my Naniwas and the shaves have been comfortable. I think this is a case where everyone is different though. I don't think my face is sensitive enough to distinguish between the edges off of different stones YET.

With that said, I have been eyeing the coticules on the Superior Shave website but I have no idea what to get.

I think in this case excessive pressure is the culprit. Try to lessen the pressure and avoid going over the same area twice...if you need to shave the same area, rinse with warm water, relather and shave; always mind the pressure. HOG

I think the problem was with the pressure. Today really no issues, again I to made sure I was light handed with the blade. I consider myself still a newbie as such have been using 5/8 hollow grounds. Going to this much larger wedge was a dramatic change. With that said you can only get better when you learn from your mistakes, know how to adjust angle and pressure. I am a work in progress
(in many ways). Thanks for all the help