Thread: Do I need a new edge?

I am only on my fifth shave what would a bad shave be like if I used correct technique but the razor was dull?

Originally Posted by chris609

I am only on my fifth shave what would a bad shave be like if I used correct technique but the razor was dull?

I'm still a newb too, but am using two things to judge my progress:

1. Am I seeing whiskers in the shaving cream as I wipe the blade on a towel while shaving?
2. If I run my hand across the face where I just shaved and going in the same direction, does it feel smooth?

Since the answer to both of those is still "yes", I'm assuming that my blade is sharp enough and my technique is getting close to acceptable.