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[โ€“] PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

So, I cannot really count, since my sotd.el has acquired straight usage tracking very recently, but...

  • it probably depends on the steel, harder steel holds an edge better ceteris paribus
  • it may depend on your beard

In any case, if it feels rough, try maybe refreshing it just on your finishing stone. But @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social gives certainly better advice than I.

I think it is mostly a combination of steel and technique. While beard hair diameter may vary greatly, I bet shear resistance has a very narrow distribution.