Thread: Can a SR be not sharp enough?

I've been straight shaving for almost 2 months now and have been noticing some things. I dont always shave with a SR because of time constraints, so when time prohibits I use a DE. My typical SR shave can take the better part of a half hour for 3 passes. However, even with a 3 pass SR shave I dont get as smooth as I do with a 2 pass DE shave. Because of this Im becoming a bit concerned that maybe my face isnt cut out for straight razor shaving.

Im also noticing that I cant really do an ATG pass without alot of tugging and pulling and discomfort. Part of this, I know is my lather drying out, which Im still trying to rectify by different methods of building lather. One thing Im wondering is, can a SR be not sharp enough? Now, Im not talking about being dull, Im talking about a razor that is incredibly sharp but just not sharp enough for a persons particular liking. Im wondering if I need a razor that is sharper than what I've been using, which by the way, is definitely sharp and shave ready. I ask this because a fresh blade in my DE produces the smoothest shave I've ever had, as well as a fresh blade in my Shavette produces a nice smooth shave as well.

So Im a bit lost here. Im figuring its probably that Im going to need to learn to hone very soon and learn to hone my razors to a level of sharpness that rivals a new DE blade. Or am I just being retarded here and over thinking everything.