Thread: Shave no. 2 in the books

Hey all,

So tonight I went forward with only my second SR shave and I must say it was quite an improvement over the first! Far from perfect (or even good I'd say), but still, a whole lot better than the my first attempt on Sunday...

This time I definitely did a lot better sideburn down to the bottom of my neck, and I was even able to get my top lip pretty good. I did get a tiny knick just under my nose but I didn't even feel it even though I knew it the second I made my stroke. Weird how that works hey? lol!

I still had to give up on my chin but I did get a couple small areas there sorted. Overall it wasn't as clean a shave as I will expect later, but for my second attempt I am very pleased!

A couple things I remarked on... I think I will only lather where I am shaving first as I was going slow and found that the soap was totally dried out on the right side before I was done the left side. I was also still having a bit of grief with a comfortable position while being able to see in the mirror because of my blind eye and line of sight, and I thought of something a fellow said in my first shave thread where in the old days, some parents would teach their kids to shave blind without a mirror, so I gave it a bit of a go in that I just used the mirror to mark a spot, and then I just stopped trying to force a look and simply shaved by feel. Surprisingly it actually worked okay! Not sure if that is proper, but it may be how I have to proceed with a few areas...

Anyways, overall impression is one of improvement which is awesome! I can't wait for shave number 3 now!

Bob

Originally Posted by bobbybirds

then I just stopped trying to force a look and simply shaved by feel. Surprisingly it actually worked okay! Not sure if that

Awesome. I've done the same.

Hang in there, it gets better and better with time. You mentioned having trouble with the chin, and it is a common trouble spot when in the learning curve. Drying lather is also experienced by most newbs so don't feel like you're alone. I used to put a few drops of glycerin in my lather, which helped keep it moist longer. You mentioned your vision...I wear trifocals but I take them off when I shave and use my sense of touch for the fine tuning of the shave. Enjoy the ride.

I hope by now you've had # 3, and it is still getting better. It takes many of us many months to get "happy" with the results of our SR shaves.

I have and have posted about it. I tend to shave every 3/4 days. I have a pretty thick, heavy beard and even though I should shave every day, I find my skin does a whole lot better shaving every 3 days. Besides, my wife doesn't mind a bit of scruff for a couple days... lol