So im about 12, shaves in with a straight and had it professionally honed before using. I clearly need to work on my stropping technique because I can usually pass the hht in the middle of the blade, but not the heel or toe. Some days I get a better edge than others.
So today I busted out the shavette. I realized immediately how much shaper it was as it went thru my stubble like hot butter. Absolutely to tug or pull.
So my question is,
Should a properly honed and stropped straight be as smooth and comfortable as a shavette?
If so, I might need a re-honing, because right now 1 silky pass with the shavette equals zero irritation and almost complete beard reduction - better than I can get with 2 passes on the straight with some minor neck irritation.
So today I busted out the shavette. I realized immediately how much shaper it was as it went thru my stubble like hot butter. Absolutely to tug or pull.
So my question is,
Should a properly honed and stropped straight be as smooth and comfortable as a shavette?
If so, I might need a re-honing, because right now 1 silky pass with the shavette equals zero irritation and almost complete beard reduction - better than I can get with 2 passes on the straight with some minor neck irritation.