Hi Guys,

I recently read some information where an individual claimed that he had cut himself and nicked himself as a result of using a razor that was not sharpened to his satisfaction. After honing and having the opportunity to shave with thousands of straight razors, this does not normally occur. Typically, when a razor is not sharp enough, it will pull and or pull and not cut or remove all the whisker in the shaving stroke. It is usually uncomfortable enough to stop using the razor and cause you to stop shaving. When a razor has been overhoned, it typically will glide over the beard and not remove any hair or a very minimal amount of whisker. If a razor is sharp, but has micro chipping, it removes hair, but still is a pretty uncomfortable shave. For the most part when a person is cutting or nicking themselves, it is usually user error or technical inexperience. The only time I nick or cut myself shaving is when I use a feather razor, which is very sharp, but unforgiving or when I am simply not paying attention.

Have fun.

Lynn