Thread: Yes, another Newb's First Time

James,

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, I too believe that I am making some progress each day. My DE experience has really helped me out on the prep front and understanding blade angles. But, as you know, str8s are their own beast. So, your recommendation is not to go to he 1 micron and just shave again to check? I figured the razor burn was from me pushing too hard on my face.

The blade does pop the hairs on my arm.

So far, I've only done a total of 20 laps on the .5. If it is indeed overhoned I assume then I would need to run a match stick over the edge, go to the 3 micron and work my way down; or is that over doing it?

Jeff

It's hard to say - the razor burn could definitely be too much pressure, or going over the same place too often. If the blade is popping hairs, I wouldn't be sharpening it any more for now. Maybe the best thing to do is try again with the blade as is, but perhaps leave the next shave for a day or so to let your skin recover a bit.

James.

OK, no more pasted paddle now. Will try again either tomorrow or Sunday.

One of the things that I love about this experience is the journey and the incremental victories. Keeps you coming back for more.

I appreciate the help greatly.

Originally Posted by Jfala

OK, no more pasted paddle now. Will try again either tomorrow or Sunday.

One of the things that I love about this experience is the journey and the incremental victories. Keeps you coming back for more.

I appreciate the help greatly.

No worries - everyone here loves to help. I'm just sorry I can't give you more definitive advice (I've just re-read my posts: "Could be overhoned, but then again maybe not. Could be too much pressure, but then again maybe not." ....)

Let us know how the next shave goes.

James.

This is all trial & error. There are no victories without setbacks or "defeats". So the learning continues. I've been emailing with Lynn as well and he suggested that I go to the .5. I asked about the 1 micron and was told that I "could" do that and then again to the .5. Not sure what to do, certainly don't want to overhone. I just feel that the shave should be smoother.

Well, I'd trust Lynn's advice over mine anyday. He's the Lord of the straight! But I do know that with an excellent attitude like you have success is assured.

James.

James,

Thank you very much. Having gone back to the .5 right after this morning's shave I'm just going to shave with it and see. Lynn says that the shave should deteriorate towards the end. If still not smooth, I will go to the 1 micron and then .5. If it still doesn't work, I'll just send it to Lynn; he already has a Dovo I bought off eBay.