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Thanks for responding, I will try and send a PM as soon as the forum will allow me to.PM me, let´s talk.
Thanks for responding, I will try and send a PM as soon as the forum will allow me to.PM me, let´s talk.
Yeah I was all excited when I opened the box thinking I was going to start smoothly clear the hair with no issues.
There are some vendors who do supply their customers with straight razors that really are unquestionably shave ready. Obviously you didn’t experience that with your first straight razor purchase from RE.Hello Billhanna,
I have a 6/8 Ralf Aust I ordered from Razor Emporium, I tried the hanging hair test when I received the razor and it failed. I decided I would try it on my face even after failing the test. It kind of skipped around and cut here and there. This was the first time in my life I have taken a straight razor to my face. The combo of poor technique and dull blade made for a pretty raw face. I'm not discouraged since I am aware there is a learning curve.
It took some time for me to get DE razors down and I can remember having lots of irritation when I first started learning how to use a DE. I feel learning to use a straight razor will take a similar patience and learning to listen to the feedback from the blade and understanding when to use pressure. I am happy to report that I feel the experience of learning to get a really smooth shave with a DE was worth the effort.Even with a superbly honed razor, your first shaves won't feel like that. As you develop your technique it will get smoother, but one of the canards that needs to be challenged is that straight shaving is like wiping whiskers off with a magic stick. It's not. Unless you are 13 and are shaving fluff...
Yes I hate to call out RE, I have purchased many products from them and they are usually top notch. In their defense Ralf Aust is known for producing reliably shave ready blades and I don't think they touch the razors from prior to shipping them. I also trust the many wonderful online reviews that back up the claim that Aust razors ship sharp and ready to go. I think I must of just had a bit of bad luck. I'll admit it was pretty disappointing when I tried the hanging hair test and it just danced on top of the blade mocking me.There are some vendors who do supply their customers with straight razors that really are unquestionably shave ready. Obviously you didn’t experience that with your first straight razor purchase from RE.
That kind of ruins the first time experience. Good luck on your straight razor journey
Did they offer you the option of honing it out of the box to amp up the edge to leave no doubt?Yes I hate to call out RE, I have purchased many products from them and they are usually top notch. In their defense Ralf Aust is known for producing reliably shave ready blades and I don't think they touch the razors from prior to shipping them. I also trust the many wonderful online reviews that back up the claim that Aust razors ship sharp and ready to go. I think I must of just had a bit of bad luck. I'll admit it was pretty disappointing when I tried the hanging hair test and it just danced on top of the blade mocking me.
They say it arrives 100% Shave Ready by Ralf. Did not see the option to hone. I believe they do have a honing service. I'm not sure what the cost is?Did they offer you the option of honing it out of the box to amp up the edge to leave no doubt?
Just curious. Even when I’ve purchased new blades the vendor will always put the edge to a stone to assure its shave ready.
I sent you Nelson's URL via PMThanks for responding, I will try and send a PM as soon as the forum will allow me to.
PM me, let´s talk.
I'm not sure how to send a PM on these boards. @Bayamontate , are you in the NYC area? I recently got into straight razor shaving and would love to find someone in the area who can help with honing.PM me, let´s talk.