Hello
I used a st8 razor for the first time. This is an old razor that I sent for restoration/honing. It came back looking really good with a feedback that it was a great razor and shave ready.
The blade didn't seem very sharp to me but since I have no other reference I tried to shave with it. I read some forums and video and tried to apply what I read (blade at 30 degree ...). It didn't work at all. It was hurting and burning and didn't cut the hairs at all. I had to finish with my DE which was a huge difference as far as cutting. Any idea what could be wrong ? Can I do something wrong so it doesn't cut ? How do you see if blade is shave ready ? I tried the hair test and it doesn't cut the hair. Even if I rub the hair against the blade, it doesn't cut it. But I have been told that this is not a good test.
Anyway, not sure what to do so if anybody has suggestions, it would be welcome. Otherwise I will continue with my DE. Thanks for your help.
Yves
I used a st8 razor for the first time. This is an old razor that I sent for restoration/honing. It came back looking really good with a feedback that it was a great razor and shave ready.
The blade didn't seem very sharp to me but since I have no other reference I tried to shave with it. I read some forums and video and tried to apply what I read (blade at 30 degree ...). It didn't work at all. It was hurting and burning and didn't cut the hairs at all. I had to finish with my DE which was a huge difference as far as cutting. Any idea what could be wrong ? Can I do something wrong so it doesn't cut ? How do you see if blade is shave ready ? I tried the hair test and it doesn't cut the hair. Even if I rub the hair against the blade, it doesn't cut it. But I have been told that this is not a good test.
Anyway, not sure what to do so if anybody has suggestions, it would be welcome. Otherwise I will continue with my DE. Thanks for your help.
Yves