1st Shave Ever!

I finally did it...I got my blade and strop from Tony yesterday afternoon, and had my first straight razor shave this morning (I almost did it yesterday afternoon, but held back so that I could go into work this morning freshly shaven).

I got a very smooth shave - I shaved at about 9am this morning and my 5 o'clock shadow hasn't shown up yet (maybe my watch is broken:D ).

I only had one tiny nick - I didn't even feel a thing when it happened - I notice the small line of blood, and stopped it with cold water and a Clubman styptic - THAT I felt!

My face has been a slight red color for most of the day and it has been a little tender, but no significant pain to speak of. As a couple of you pointed out, as time goes on my skin should get conditioned a bit, and my shaving technique will improve with practice - all hopefully leading to even closer shaves with less irritation.

I was hooked before I shaved today, and the experience only solidified how I felt before.

Thank you to everyone who has helped with info so far - you guys helped me leap into this without hesitation...I will stick around for a long, long time!

Thanks again!:nj

Good job Keith. This is where I give you one of those "generic good job " posts. Really congrats and it will only get better. Take your time and learn good technique. Later,


Justin

Nice job Keith. I also use to get some reddness but, I stopped that with some Jason's Aloe Vera gel and follow that with some Proraso aftershave balm.

Congrats on the first straight shave. I still remember my first.... after that I was hooked :D

Ant

the first one hooks you, but your first BBS will slam the door, toss the key and weld over the hole...

You'll understand on that magical morning when EVERYTHING just seems to happen right.

1 nick - way to go!

My first shave I got so many cuts... still haven't looked back a single time though

Cheers
Ivo

Awesome news, Keith! :cool: Yeah, your face will take about two weeks to adjust, just remember to go easy on yourself.

X

Well done, Razorburne. Now let's work on that forum avatar of yours!;)

Hey, hey, hey...there is nothing wrong with my avatar:nono:

We can't all be as inventive and ever evolving as X, now can we?

I've been part of the forum for only about a month and a half and I think X has changed his avatar more than many people change their underwear!:D

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Originally Posted by Razorburne

I think X has changed his avatar more than many people change their underwear!:D

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Gotta keep the tights clean. :D

X

Good job. After only a week of shaves, I am pretty much committed to staying the course of this method for a long time to come.

Now X, about those avatars. Seriously, can't you use some the actual X-men, that would be cool... Maybe a Wolverine once in awhile. Sure, it's a little crass, but why not?