Thread: Starting to "get it!"

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!

Thanks to Alan, Tony, Lynn, and all the other members who've shared their time and knowledge with newbies like me!

Way to go Steve,

Like the man said "I love it when a plan comes together"

Good going Steve. It was around the sixth for me when things came together as well. Feels good don't it?

Matt

I am glad to see you've given yourself the honorable 1 inch scar on the jawline --- consider yourself official .


Justin

yep I think it was my sixth as well for the BBS face.

hhm are we seeing a pattern emerging here ?

the answer is 6

Glad to hear things are going well for you! Sorry about your cut.

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

I am glad to see you've given yourself the honorable 1 inch scar on the jawline --- consider yourself official .


Justin

Badges of honor they, are badges of honor

Originally Posted by Wayne D

yep I think it was my sixth as well for the BBS face.

hhm are we seeing a pattern emerging here ?

the answer is 6

I think we might be on to something here . My best shave was #6 . I'm going to do #7 this morning . I shave every other day , because my beard doesn't grow too fast . This str8 razor shaving is becoming addictive .