Thread: Just a quick question

i've only got the one straight, so far ive had about 4 shaves with it, the first one out of the gate was great, next two were fairly lousy as my stropping technique was developing, had the razor honed, and last shave was the best. the next two should be interesting as stropping will once again play heavily into the mix, but I am confident they will be great as i believe i have corrected some of the issues i have had. I guess my answer is as others have said, there are enough variables between shaves with one razor, of course two razors doubles the amount of variables, then factor in the switching between types, weight differences, grinds, etc. etc. yes it can be different

the Aust is the one I got first ......have been using longer and the better shave.
but I do see what your saying...im going to buy a honing stone next to try to sharpen myself.....if that dosnt work out ill use lynn

Originally Posted by casper

the Aust is the one I got first ......have been using longer and the better shave.
but I do see what your saying...im going to buy a honing stone next to try to sharpen myself.....if that dosnt work out ill use lynn

I am in the process of working out which hones to buy don't forget that you will also need something to lap it with.
I also have two razors, one in post for honing, so am using my other razor, I believe it to be sharp but the shave isnt as good,I Thi k technique is the issue.
Good luck.

well ill just keep working on my technique and see were that takes me

Originally Posted by casper

the Aust is the one I got first ......have been using longer and the better shave.
but I do see what your saying...im going to buy a honing stone next to try to sharpen myself.....if that dosnt work out ill use lynn

You can't miss with Lynn. He honed three of mine a short time ago and they were as sharp as . . . well . . . razors. Seriously, he does great work.

I think if you were to take two Razors (even diff grinds or size) both honed to perfection by an expert such as Lynn or many others On SRP.
If you were a blind man,you would feel no diff in the end result whatsoever.JMO

I think when I get back to the states im going to have them booth professionally sharpened just to see