Originally Posted by
Java
First off, to contribute to the thread: I'm a noob at this, but I've found when my razor is "catching" it's usually too much pressure and not a flat enough angle. Part of the fun of this has been learning to move the razor across the skin with authority, without pushing down on it at all.
Second; I know it's hard to tell on the internet, so let me start off saying I am not being in any way sacastic, or trying to be a pain in the rear. What about the razor Chreees posted a picture of makes it a piece of junk? I mean obviously if you're a collector it's not exactlly in pristine shape finish wise. They're not represented as "flawless" cosmetically. I tried going this route and I received a Puma in much the same shape as the one Chreees posted. If we figure the honing was $25 and the shipping was $5, it means I paid $11 for the razor. But, like I said, I'm a noob. I have been patiently shaving with it for a couple of weeks now, getting better everyday, but I don't have anything to compare it to. Am I trying to learn with junk?