Thread: My disastrous first shave.

Originally Posted by mattabaum

I am from a town called Berne Indiana. I doubt any members are near by. Surrounding towns and cities are Fort Wayne, Decatur, Bluffton, Muncie.

I bet there is....

First I would find someone to look at the blade, while it is gone break out the fusion and learn how the brush and lather work together to get good lather. Also get some practice with dull razor shaped objects on the strop to get some muscle memory. Watch more videos.

There are probably a few people in your area, here's a members link that lists Indiana as their location http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...sername&order= Senior members and ones listed as mentors will for sure help you out.

Also know that this is bar none the best site for learning how to straight shave, and your next shave will be better (couldn't be worse unless you died trying!)

That's some first shave. Lots of good advice already given. Don't use it with damage of any kind. You won't enjoy the results. Get the blade honed again. Also you may want to make sure you're wearing shoes for shave #2. Just a thought.

Rough start, but it will get better!

I also nicked my strop and then dinged my razors edge on the faucet putting a nick in it within the first week of SR shaving. My face was so red from razor burn I looked like I had a monster sunburn. Took a month or two to get good shaves, but totally worth the journey.

Now I've been SR shaving solely for over 2 years and I still can't wait till the next shave.

Stick with it and it will be worth it!

Regards,

JC