First Shave Complete!! And it was good..........

[Thumper6119]

Omigosh omigosh omigosh! My first straight shave! Absolutely friggin amazing!! I am just in bliss right now. My wife said if I don't quit touching my face that I am going to get impetigo.

2 pass shave (in truth, probably more than that). Not one nick or cut!! Laid out out all my stuff, filled the scuttle with scalding hot water, and started soaking my WhippedDog silvertip brush. Soaked a wash cloth in hot water and washed my face several times to help soften my beard. (Which I had been growing for over a week anticipating this shave. Not the best idea in hindsight). Emptied the scuttle and refilled the inner bowl with hot water, gently squeezed out the brush, and started whipping up some TOBS sandalwood cream. Nailed that. Nice thick lather, and it didn't seperate, even through 2+ applications. Covered my face in it. (That even felt great). Pulled out the Schlager, and went to work. I did fine over the cheeks, even over the chin and jawline. The edges of my mouth gave me a little problem, but my neck was where I started getting nervous. It went fine though. Had to really take extra time going around the small mole on my cheek. The "against the grain" pass(es) up my neck and upper lip was a little awkward at first, so I had to stop and try different approaches before I got that figured out. Finally brought it to a close, and started cleaning up my stuff. Mistake. Should have gone for the Nivea aftershave balm first. (My face started to light up about that time). But once I did put it on, it completed the shave. Amazing.

I never thought shaving could be fun, let alone this much fun. I am hooked.