Thread: Ever had a sharp razor that just wasn't pleasant on your face?

Got a beauty of a Robert Wiliams custom razor a few weeks ago from Phil and Jane at The Classic Edge. As promised, it had a fine edge, and the advice on their site said to shave with it 2 or three times without stropping. I did, and although it was sharp and I got great shaves, it felt harsh...more with each shave.

Relying on the advice I've been reading here and watching videos about, I took it to my SRD Modular Paddle strop, using the Chromium oxide pasted felt for 10 round trips, with only weight of the razor pressure. I then wiped it down of CrOx took it to my SRD 3" strop, 20 on the premium fabric and 80 on the Roo.

Shaved this morning and what an improvement! Very bit as sharp and as clean a shave, but felt so smooth it was like nothing was touching my face. I love a good learning experience almost as much as a good shave!