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

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

Starting with one part of the face is often recommended. The easiest part to start with is the cheek.
You should read the article written by Lynn Abrams and watch his Youtube videos on shaving and stopping while you wait for your razors to arrive.

First straight razor shave - Straight Razor Place Library

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Starting with one part of the face is often recommended. [/url]

Many thanks Leatherstockings! I will have this for reference and use it soon! ":-Dx

Originally Posted by jackdashack

Many thanks Leatherstockings! I will have this for reference and use it soon! ":-Dx

This is the video that got me into the game....still makes me laugh, simple setup, and he makes it look so easy.

Think I've posted this about 10 + times now...

Originally Posted by Phrank

This is the video that got me into the game....still makes me laugh, simple setup, and he makes it look so easy.

Think I've posted this about 10 + times now...

For pity sakes! He makes me sick! ahaha! Of course sick from green envy. 3rd world country? Maybe no safety's available so he's done it his entire life. I know I used the old fashioned safety straight years ago in the 60's, but it's been a long time. I know, a straight razor is nothing like the straight razor. That was one funny/helpful video. Thanks for sharing! Jack ":-Dx

My favorite by one of the masters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIM0Coix6Gg

Originally Posted by jackdashack

For pity sakes! He makes me sick! ahaha! Of course sick from green envy. 3rd world country? Maybe no safety's available so he's done it his entire life. I know I used the old fashioned safety straight years ago in the 60's, but it's been a long time. I know, a straight razor is nothing like the straight razor. That was one funny/helpful video. Thanks for sharing! Jack ":-Dx

His name is Willi/Wulli and he is/was a member here...first time I saw it - thought he was going to shave with the butcher knife on the wall.

It's not a 3rd World country by any means...very European apartment, there's another video of him on his yacht shaving with a straight.

And Chim's 20th Anniversary shave was always a favorite - that 7 Day TI set he has - beautiful.

Originally Posted by Phrank

This is the video that got me into the game....still makes me laugh, simple setup, and he makes it look so easy.

Think I've posted this about 10 + times now...

I love that he heats up his water on the stove, doesn't look like he cares who made his brush and how they did it, ha.... and that crapy strop he uses, ha..... and the 5 strops he gives it before he goes at it! HA. I love it all. A definite KISS shave.

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

I love that he heats up his water on the stove, doesn't look like he cares who made his brush and how they did it, ha.... and that crapy strop he uses, ha..... and the 5 strops he gives it before he goes at it! HA. I love it all. A definite KISS shave.

Thanks HARRYWALLY ... someone beat you to it. Same video posted about 5 comments up but ditto every thing you say! ":-Dx jack

I still remember standing in front of the mirror with my freshly honed Dovo, and my hand started to shake when I got close to my face! I had to step back and take a breath, and then I shaved part of a cheek. I laugh at myself now when I think about that, but you have to respect a razor or it can hurt you.
I watched all the videos that I could find, and that helped me overcome a lot of fear. Then I got the hang of it and haven't looked back!