Arrowhead said:Having done the frivolous post, here's the serious one.
Unless it's seriously blunt a less than sharp razor will mostly manifest itself by requiring more pressure to achieve a decent result. I've certainly been guilty of pushing a bevel beyond the point where it really should be reset on quite a few occasions, but still managed to get a decent shave from it. Less than optimal stropping will result in a gradual deterioration over the course of a few shaves rather than an immediate drastic problem. I'm sure it's possible to destroy a shaving edge quickly by lifting the spine on a linen strop, but I think we all know enough to avoid that.
The term "sharp" is really unhelpful - "sharpness" cannot easily be measured after all. It's more a matter of fitness for purpose, and if you can manage a close shave without discomfort or exerting undue pressure then the razor is okay for now.
IanM: Having followed your posts on this subject for quite a long time now, I sincerely hope that the straight shaving thing comes right for you this time. It seems beastly unfair that it's causing you trouble when everything you've written suggests that you're doing it right.
Arrowhead said:How are you tackling your chin, PC?
You forgot 'red blooded heterosexual' :lol:Pig Cat said:Arrowhead said:How are you tackling your chin, PC?
...to have any stubble whereas I have pretty dense thick stubble.....
Damian Murphy said:You forgot 'red blooded heterosexual' :lol:Pig Cat said:Arrowhead said:How are you tackling your chin, PC?
...to have any stubble whereas I have pretty dense thick stubble.....
:lol:Damian Murphy said:You forgot 'red blooded heterosexual' :lol:Pig Cat said:Arrowhead said:How are you tackling your chin, PC?
...to have any stubble whereas I have pretty dense thick stubble.....
Pig Cat said:Please, can somebody reassure or inspire me in some way?! :?
I rather think I can, PC. Firstly, you're doing well to say that it's been less than a month since you started if memory serves, and it's not as if you've done a Picasso on yourself so far. Just now you seem to have levelled off for the time being, but if you persist several things should happen. You'll walk away un-nicked more and more often till it's the exception rather than the rule, and you'll speed up without really setting out to. The best bit is when you find that you've just had a phenomenally close shave, again without trying. Give it long enough and that will become a regular occurrence - the pay off for your perseverance.Pig Cat said:Please, can somebody reassure or inspire me in some way?! :?
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