Theres nothing wrong with a quick refresh on the stones every few days. People can reportedly go for months between honing a but I like a fresh edge. 20 laps with clean water is all it takes to make me happy again.
0.05um! That's getting fine and a big jump from 0.3um.Somewhere around 10 shaves; blade is a bit dull & pulling hairs, despite just being honed recently. Probably due to terrible progression, I jump from 1u to 0.3u then 0.05u. Really gotta fix that gap. So I couldn't go too fast without ripping hairs out, had to slow down and had one of my best SR shaves ever, despite the blade.
Lesson: Low & slow
Try stopping at 0.1um. That's where I found the sweet spot for me. Also try finishing with about a dozen short X laps. That also improved the comfort of my shaves.500,000 grit. Jump is so big I don't think it actually does anything, TBH. The razor still tugs a bit even after a fresh hone; planning on introducing a 1->0.5->0.3->-0.1->0.05 progression, to see if that fixes things
What I learned today?
What I learned today was to pay attention to detail?
I was using my WH Morley today.
It was stropped and ready to go.
Without much thought, I got everything ready, grabbed the straight razor, and started shaving.
It felt different.
Hmmm...
It was was still shaving well...but different.
Crushed the shave.
Then I looked up, and the WH Morley was still it it’s stand. I had used the Shapleigh. (Both stands are next to each other)
*sigh*
Still an exceptionally good shave. But I was thrown off by not paying attention to detail.
Funny, but true story. [emoji848]
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How were you using your linen strop? I only use mine clean for about half a dozen very light laps after each shave just to dry and clean the edge. I'm still using 0.1um diamond pasted hanging balsa after each shave.I don't need a linen strop. In fact I prefer my edges without it. A few quick water only laps on the finisher every three days is just as fast and provides a better edge.
I don't need a linen strop. In fact I prefer my edges without it. A few quick water only laps on the finisher every three days is just as fast and provides a better edge.
That I need to find a better way to shave next to my ears.
I have a mole next to the lobe of my right ear. I wish I could shave this area holding the razor with my left hand so I could see what I am doing, but I cannot reach that far as yet. Therefore, I am still using my DE for this area. This evening I plan to try holding the razor with my right hand kamisori style.
Can anyone comment on this topic?
I generally only use leather for daily stropping. Linen is meant to have some abrasive properties that are useful for touching up an edge. As such I start employing it after two days away from the finisher. Very light pressure maybe 10 to 20 strops. I don’t count exactly.How were you using your linen strop? I only use mine clean for about half a dozen very light laps after each shave just to dry and clean the edge. I'm still using 0.1um diamond pasted hanging balsa after each shave.
While applying my Palmolive shave stick to my face this morning, I noticed that the stick had a little bit of hair conditioner on it. I didn't worry thinking that it wouldn't hurt anything.
I then lathered up and shaved with "Lunae" of my Latin M7DS. What a surprise result! That was the slickest lather I have ever shaved with. Tomorrow I might try adding just a small drop of hair conditioner to my Proraso green cream lather and see what happens.