As I mentioned in my Introduction, I have an old Super Kama---Solingen 5/8 full-hollow, I think---that Alan (AFDavis11) was nice enough to repair and hone to shave-ready condition for me. I got a strop and Lynn's DVD from Tony a week ago and I've been stropping and straight razor shaving since then. On both my first and second shaves, I managed to give myself (remarkably parallel!) 1" slices on my left jawline, when I moved my left hand injudiciously. But I persevered and have managed to shave my whole face, neck, etc. without drawing blood on my third and subsequent shaves. I was left with a decent amount of stubble in several places on my third, fourth, and fifth shaves. But yesterday---my sixth shave---and today, I got comfortable and close shaves almost everywhere. My cheeks are as smooth as they've been in 20 years and my neck isn't much rougher. I know I have a long way to go to being truly competent with a straight, but these successes have given me a glimpse of what's ahead. I'm starting to see why you guys are such dedicated straight razor shavers! :y
Thanks to Alan, Tony, Lynn, and all the other members who've shared their time and knowledge with newbies like me!
