Thread: All I Want for Christmas

Hello everyone! I know I'm getting anxious, lol I have been approved for disability because my back problems keep me from working in a normal job (if there is such a thing) lol I am hoping to get my back pay and that is what I'm going to buy my shaving supplies with. I have no idea how long it is going to take to get it, but I REALLY hope to get it before Christmas. I know it may sound kinda funny but I've been practicing with a butter knife about the angles and such. Having to use this horrid horrid canned sludge. I just am really hoping to get it soon. Wish me luck!

Practice won't go astray when it comes time to shave. While practicing map which way the hair grows well. Good luck

When you get your back pay/if, bank it,Buy one decent blade and a strop on the classifieds,PM me, will send you a new brush and some shaving soap gratis,A blade is a blade,keep practicing.

The blade I was thinking about getting is a Hart Steel 6\8th satin finish. I haven't heard much about that brand but most of what I DID hear was positive.

Originally Posted by Pagan2003

The blade I was thinking about getting is a Hart Steel 6\8th satin finish. I haven't heard much about that brand but most of what I DID hear was positive.

Have never owened a modern blade,but it may serve you well,just make sure you start off with a 100% gauranteed pro honed Blade.
Your first shave,your first impression, will dictate the rest of the journey.

Yes, it says "shave ready" boy I've never heard THAT term before. Lol I am going to get it and then send it to be pro honed

You should also check the forum classifieds to see if the is something you like.

I remember some talk about the earlier harts having odd blade geometry that made honing difficult, but from what I have heard recently it has improved.
I have only picked this up from a few threads, so please don't take any of it as absolute, it may just be worth using the search at the top right and doing a bit of digging.