So I just attempted my first straight razor shave. Holy molie, talking about sketchy.
The blade was not shave ready as I found out on the first few down passes. I should've known better but was in a hurry since I just got my first razor, a nice used dovo off eBay. The closeness of that shaver was that of a cheap disposable. I was like " there is no way in hell i'm continuing on with this" and finished the shave with my old Mach razor. So yeah I rushed it and luckily I didn't get hurt.
I don't have a strop or shaving soap yet. They are on the way. I'm sending the razor I just bought to Lynn and have it honed. Learned a valuable lesson today. WHEW!