That razor must be defective. I'll be happy to test it for you and dispose of it if it proves to be defective.
Well let that be a lesson for you . But seriously folks, I find the time I spend actually shaving with a straight, that is the act of putting edge to face to cut beard growth, to be no longer than it would be with a DE, or cartridge for that matter. Sure, prep and clean up is longer, but...The Ritual...
Schulze Inox 6/8 - sold in the Shave Gear Raffle yesterday so I honed it up and tested it this morning Caties Le gardenia Floid Vigoroso Brushcraft handle, FS 24 mm silvertip
5/8 Beau Brummel MeiBner Tremonia/Strong & Scottish homemade 2 band brush Excellent shave this morning. This has been a fine shaving razor for me. Whoever made it understood what "hollow ground" really means. Have a good one.