All is not well in straight razor land this morning. I have been using my straight for a month or so now and have definitely improved technique. I still get a bit too heavy handed with it and get some razor rash on the cheek areas. The biggest problem areas are still the chin and mustache area. I have gotten a lot better with the chin area by stretching very tightly and using baby strokes with likely too much pressure. The big trouble spot is the mustache area. No matter what I do, there is still visible stubble there. Even after this morning's scalp job. I managed some weepers in that area and still see stubble. What gives? Is this a sign of a too dull razor? As you may remember, I took this near wedge to a barber's hone over the weekend and it improved it greatly. I still feel it may be a tad too dull for the roughest areas judging by this trouble area. Are there any tricks to getting a close shave on the upper lip without burning yourself to the point of being uncomfortable? I truly enjoy the straight but need to get this sorted. Thanks.
Regards, Todd
Regards, Todd