Thread: No more cuts

Ok, so I am a little over a month in my straight razor journey and I havent cut myself during my last three shaves. This is great obviously. I am getting nice shaves with no irritation and no cuts now. Under my chin is very smooth after every shave.

I have been doing with the grain and across the grain for my daily shave. I have been doing against the grain on weekends just for practise but I fully intend to leave this for "Special occasions"

So, to cap it all off, I need to get the rest of my face to feel the same as under my chin after a shave.

Off to get more practise

OH FARTHER!!!!!!

lol

Originally Posted by danielpalfrey

Ok, so I am a little over a month in my straight razor journey and I havent cut myself during my last three shaves. This is great obviously. I am getting nice shaves with no irritation and no cuts now. Under my chin is very smooth after every shave.

I have been doing with the grain and across the grain for my daily shave. I have been doing against the grain on weekends just for practise but I fully intend to leave this for "Special occasions"

So, to cap it all off, I need to get the rest of my face to feel the same as under my chin after a shave.

Off to get more practise

OH FARTHER!!!!!!

lol

Hubris:
Pronunciation: /ˈhjuːbrɪs/
Definition of hubris in English:
noun

1 Excessive pride or self-confidence:

SYNONYMS
1.1 (In Greek tragedy) excessive pride towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.



Just kidding - that's a fantastic start, and long may it continue! Just remember these things have an amazing knack of getting our attention in a bad way when we get cocky. And yes, I've been there many times - defying the razor gods and paying the price.

Good idea to keep the against the grain stuff for times when you have an opportunity not to rush.

Ohaha. Still taking my time mate. Ten mins a pass is really taking my time. Every time I shave I walk away a little smoother than the time before

Well done Daniel, enjoy.

thanks. I like posting my progress up here and the steps I am taking to improve. Gives people a chance to advise me

There's something gratifying about using a straight razor and making it to the end unharmed knowing that the only reason you didn't cut your throat is because you are so damb manly lol

OK so I took a quick recording of my with the grain pass earlier. Ignore the cut it was bound to happen since I was recording it lol.

https://youtu.be/E2QJ95KXRPo

You are making good progress! Just remember to take it slow and respect the razor because it can turn on you in a hurry

Still trying to get that smooth as hell finish. Can get it in a few places so I just need to keep practising hehe. I did record against the grain to but it was so craggy handed I just deleted it lol

I had come home from work last night fully intending to eat then shave.... strange thing though, I fell asleep while eating.... woke up with a face full of mash.... needless to say I didnt shave despite the fact my pores were wide open after my hot mash adventure