1st moment you stand with a razor sharp striat, look into the mirror and say OMG!

[jackdashack]

I have gotten a ton of really good and honest help here. Apparently the 2 razors I've purchased might be good for a "watch something rust" study. lol Another confession, the first hour of comments after joining I did think I was into a bunch of straight razor snobs. Having been a cigar aficionado in the past (cheap pipe now) I knew not to talk about my $1 smokes around those that think a $5 smoke is "slumming" it. ha! These cigar snobs have nothing but derision for those that don't burn a sawbuck every time they smoke. But then I realized there's a difference. With a bad smoke you spit the taste. With a bad razor you spit blood and skin. I get it, I got it pretty fast and understand the passion behind wanting future newbs to enjoy the experience. I am a virgin! hahaha! Only on a straight razor. I have a brilliant nurse daughter.

A generous person is sending/lending me a razor (maybe 2?) for a bit to see how I get onto it. I was wondering what you guys may think about starting with just one part of the face for awhile. Not the entire face. Maybe an easy part first for a few days? Doing the rest with my store bought gazillion blade thingers. And then walking into a little more territory when I get comfortable with that part? If there is an easier part of the face what is it?

AND 2ndly. I find I get a better shave even with the gazillion blade safety razors when my beard is longer. Is it so with a straight razor? Is it best to go as long as you can with growth before shaving?

Well I hope these were 2 half fast questions are worth some consideration and as always .... many thanks! Jack ":-Dx