Should a properly honed and stropped straight razor

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by BIG SAM, Oct 6, 2017.

  1. BIG SAM

    BIG SAM Member

    have any pull or discomfort at all?
     
    BIG SAM, Oct 6, 2017
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  2. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    If used correctly, no.
    Improper or poor technique can make the keenest razor perform less than it is capable.
     
    HolyRollah, Oct 6, 2017
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  3. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    What Kevin Said..A Properly Honed SR in Capable Hands will Not Pull & Tug..They Can Pull & Tug in Inexperienced Hands with Poor Technique..Many Don't get Past that Stage & Give Up..:happy088:

    Billy..:chores016:
     
    Billyfergie, Oct 6, 2017
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  4. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    If it was honed by @gssixgun , then it's tip top, in the sharpness department.
    Time to go back to basics:
    1. Proper beard Hydration.
    2. Proper lather slickness. Remember, fluffy lather doesn't mean it's a good lather.
    3. Proper blades angle and speed.
    4. Proper stropping. Poor stropping can kill an edge before you even put it to your face.
     
    DaltonGang, Oct 6, 2017
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