What to do if the straight razor blade pulls and the shave becomes uncomfortable?
There can be several reasons for this. Let's examine the potential problems in three steps and work our way to a solution.
As a help, you should also watch this video. Here we explain when to strop the straight razor blade and when to sharpen it on the whetstone.
After the video, you should answer the following three questions. They will give you an indication of how to proceed.
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What happens next?
Did you strop the straight razor correctly?
Before shaving, you should strop the straight razor blade on the strop. But be careful: if you do it wrong, the blade becomes dull.
Did you prepare the shaving soap according to instructions?
Hard to believe, but shaving foam has a decisive influence on the shave. Did you prepare it correctly?
Is the straight razor blade possibly dull?
Over time, the blade loses sharpness and must be sharpened on the whetstone. But that sounds worse than it is.