Originally Posted by
Burt
I recently acquired my great grandfathers j.r. Torrey 5/8 round point hollow ground razor. The razor was not quite sharp enough so I had a norton stone sharpening wedge(6-8k I think) and the Apart barbers hone so I executed the "X" pattern till I felt the razor was sharp enough by feeling a cutting sensation drawing down my wet thumb. Looked at the razor with my 10x jewelers loupe and there were no jagged edges. I then did 50 laps on the linen and 50 on the leather. I checked the draw on my thumb and it seemed very sharp.
Seeing as this was my first shave I decided to do my neck first so I could stop if needed. I was sure I read a 30 degree angle is ideal.
My shave soap had a thick creamy lather that lasted for 15 minutes. I have a very thick heavy beard.
I took a shower before, before I exited the shower I put on a face lotion to try and add additional moisture to my beard for easy cutting, lathered on my shave soap and went to town and it started....
Some strokes were ok but some were almost unbearable...I do not want this to be my last experience so I am asking for your help. Please!!...
Should I send the razor out to be professionally sharpened?
What angle should the razor be at?
Thanks for the help in advance..