Thread: Like the first time, all over again...

It's been a month or so since I took the straight razor plunge. I've been enjoying it, but suspected my blades aren't quite as sharp as they could be. I haven't been getting the knife-through-butter feel I've read about on these forums, and no amount of stropping seems to help. I was starting to have doubts about the whole endeavor. Until tonight.

I got a new razor, a lovely Rocca 5/8 from eBay. Different seller than the fellow who sold me my first two blades. Although it's probably my 14th or 15th shave, I consoder it my first REAL shave. Man, a truly sharp blade makes all the difference. What a pleasure! This is a shave I can look forward to in the morning. My face is smoother than a Barry White ballad and feels great; hardly any irritation (something that had been bothering me before with the other razors). I have seen the top of the mountain, and it is good.


So for all the first timers still sruggling, know that there is hope! Also, if you're still browsing eBay for your first blade, I can personally testify that altima55 delivers the goods. Just keep your dirty mitts off that Imperial 6/8. It's mine, you hear?! Mine! Bwhahahah!

Without a truely shave ready blade, it is simply not possible to get a good shave. With a sharp blade, but poor technique, you're still not going to get a good shave; even with a good blade, and good technique, it still will take your face a bit of time to adjust to shaving with a straight.

Moral, be patient, take it easy, don't expect BBS during the first couple of weeks, and make sure you're using a 'shave-ready' razor.

Congratulations Noam!

Cheers,
Ed