Thread: Cat Scratch Fever!

Originally Posted by xman

The only time I looked that bad was when I intentionally overhoned my blade and used it for a week or so.
I know, I know; that's like saying, "I smacked myself in the forehead with a hammer to be sure I knew what it would feel like".

X

When I saw Matt's cuts I was thinking maybe his razor is overhoned and has a wire-edge or something. This is unlikely because he got it from Tony Miller but is it possible for a razor to be overhoned and for it to still shave fairly well?

Justin

Sure. Overhoning is a matter of degree, not a binary condition. But to me it just looks like he's a bit careless when starting and stopping his strokes, or maybe using too steep an angle.

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the help. I just got some stuff in from C&E, and will probably try it later today or tomorrow depending on how my face feels haha. I ordered the Edwyn Jackson Super Badger Brush from them, and decided to check out one of there soaps so I got the sandelwood shave soap. The shipment just got here now so I was all excited about it. Is it normal for them to throw extra stuff in for people? I opened the box and the first thing I see is tube of hand cream. It wasn't very big so I figured just a free sample. Well the next thing I pulled out was a big 'ol tub of "Mango Body Butter". I looked to the invoice to see if there had been a mistake. The extra items were on the invoice, but they were marked as zero in the price column. Hmmm

Anyway, I checked out the videos on B&B about getting good lather, and I am eager to try. Cream is easier to build lather (at least for me) but I wan't to get this lather thing down man. The only cuts that ever really gave me trouble were the ones under my chin. There really not much of an issue anymore though. Still I may weight as it would probably be smarter. Maybe I will just practice lathering.

Yeah Matt --it might be a good idea to lay off the razor for a couple of days and try to take care of your skin. After my first couple of shaves, my face was fairly irritated and I would coat it at night with unrefined shea butter ---helped out a a lot ---maybe slap on some of that Mango body butter you got there. Anyway, take care of your skin --maybe help get it conditioned for your future greatness as a master straight razor shaver. Later,


Justin

Yeah, I think I will lay off for a day or two. Most of the cuts are pretty healed up, but there are a few that still need some time I think. I really am eager to practice, but I think to be effective I need better conditions.

Matt

yep that looks like me after my first shave too. It was mentioned earlier, but I found the biggest difference for me was concentrating on not pressing at all. Light Light Light strokes will keep that from happening again.

Boy, Matt, you're not alone! -takes me back to MY fist shave (wth a Feather A/C, no less - that was brutal!)

I can't add any more advice to the excellent observations already posted, so I'll just contribute those oft quoted words of wisdom----




---WOUNDS HEAL...

--------CHICKS DIG SCARS...

--------------AND THE GLORY LASTS FOREVER!!

------------------------HOO-RAH!

-Carry on, Dude -

-whatever

-Lou

Originally Posted by scarface

I can't add any more advice to the excellent observations already posted, so I'll just contribute those oft quoted words of wisdom----




---WOUNDS HEAL...

--------CHICKS DIG SCARS...

--------------AND THE GLORY LASTS FOREVER!!

------------------------HOO-RAH!

-Carry on, Dude -

-whatever

-Lou

Hoo-Rah indeed. Thanks

Matt

Originally Posted by Kentriv

Hoo-Rah indeed. Thanks

*whispers* uhm ... that's 'hoo-wah' actually.

My god! the carnage! I mean wow, congrats on trouping on. When i started with my shavette i did have some unsightly cuts but nothing close to the job you did to your neck. I would suggest you use a lighter touch and rethink your angles of attack especialy in the neck area. I just switched to an actual straight and after 3 shaves i have yet to nick myself once. Keep on trucking man, there aint nowhere to go but up i guess. CHeers man those were some nice pics!