I got a shavette several months back and have been using it very successfully for awhile. I decided to "upgrade" because I wanted a straight razor and purchased a vintage one from whippeddog.com. I get great smooth shaves with the shavette but can't get a decent shave with the straight at all. I do 2 passes WTG and XTG and maintain a proper angle just like with the shavette.
Is it possible that whipped dog sent me a dull razor? I also noticed on the areas of my face where the hair is thicker (such as my mustach) the straight razor catches and can be hard to cut through.
I tried all the noobie sharpness tests I could find like the "tree top test" and it seems fine but the shave sucks.
Thank you in advance.
Is it possible that whipped dog sent me a dull razor? I also noticed on the areas of my face where the hair is thicker (such as my mustach) the straight razor catches and can be hard to cut through.
I tried all the noobie sharpness tests I could find like the "tree top test" and it seems fine but the shave sucks.
Thank you in advance.