Thread: Almost ready to give it up

I have heard it said that the first 100 shaves are the worst and after that you start getting really good at it. Keep going and you will be rewarded by amazing shaves.

If you have a hanging strop try laying it across a table making it a bench strop. Might work until you are more comfortable with it.

I started with a Hart Steel 7/8 razor. This was relatively easy to use and maintain on hanging strop. What type of razor do you use?
I recently bought a full hollow ground Bismark razor, which proved to be more difficult to handle on a hanging strop. The bigger razor proved to be far more forgiving and easier to shave with.
So equipment might play a small role?

Originally Posted by DduckyMark

I have heard it said that the first 100 shaves are the worst and after that you start getting really good at it. Keep going and you will be rewarded by amazing shaves.

If you have a hanging strop try laying it across a table making it a bench strop. Might work until you are more comfortable with it.

I agree - 100 shaves is a good benchmark - and if, like me, you're shaving 3 or 4 times a week - do the math and basically it's a full year to really get it down pat - which aligns perfectly with my experience - the journey is the fun part, don't dwell on the destination...the good and great shaves will happen, and after awhile, they'll just get more consistent.

Remember , relax and enjoy yourself!

Just keep on shaving. You are just beginning to get comfortable with the process after 2 months. For me it was a full year of daily shaving with a straight before I felt like the shave I got was superior to any other shave I could get. Now after 8 years I wouldn't think of shaving any other way. You just have to persist and enjoy the journey.