I really don't think I'll ever go back

I have no idea how long it will be before I can shave my whole face just with the grain, and not have to finish with my cartridge...

But I really like using a straight razor, and don't care how long it takes. On my second shave with this sharper razor, I'm in love with it. I was a little nervous after the first shave gave me a bite, but I guess those reminders do their job. Once I got going today I couldn't stop at the cheeks, so I got most of the chin too. Wanted to try mustache again, but had a bad feeling about it.

So glad I got the razor from rodb, and can't wait to try the other one coming tomorrow!

Keep on keepin on. :tu

It's okay to finish up with a cartridge until you get the hang of it. I did for a couple of months when I started. Good to hear you're enjoying the vintage razor.

Take your time. Enjoy the small successes, instead of rushing and making big mistakes.

All in good time. I think it took me 3 months before I said goodbye to cartridges and I never looked back. A good SE or DE is a good investment when time does not allow for a proper straight shave. Hang in there, shaving nirvana awaits you.

Looks like you're making great progress.
Not shaving the stache and knowing to stay in your comfort zone is key.
Watch a ton of video's and try to pick out strokes that will work for you, then try them out with a butter knife.
Soon you'll be shaving like an old pro.
As far as going back my prediction is that it's too late...you're a gonner!!

Pete <:-}

Patronizing comment here for you Mark,

If you have not done so, have a serious talk with your kids about the extreme danger of your razors to make it clear that they never should be even touched. Then of course, secure them in some way to make it impossible for them to do so.

Cleanup became less and less after the first month.
I don't remember when I stopped having to do a cleanup after every shave, but it was during the first 6 months.
Took me about 3 months to toss the cartridge and go back to a DE for cleanup.

I will use a DE and do but never to "clean" up.

I have had a few comments about nicks but never the shave quality....

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Patronizing comment here for you Mark,

If you have not done so, have a serious talk with your kids about the extreme danger of your razors to make it clear that they never should be even touched. Then of course, secure them in some way to make it impossible for them to do so.

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I actually only have the 4 year old here, but absolutely yes. She's my world, and I've talked to her several times about it, and keep them out of reach of temptation. If her Mother ever lets her 13 year old brother come over again, (Bad, long, story) I would be worried about him. I have a pretty good size safe though, and I"ve already made it into my new storage for these razors I'm getting ready to buy, that I can't afford. It's certainly easy to get in the safe real quick to grab a razor. It's making sure the other 45 minutes to shave are set aside that I have to get used to lol.

Yeah that could be such a tragedy if someone wasn't thinking it could happen to their family. But I'm pretty paranoid with my kids anyway. Got one who's 25, and I was the same way with her.

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As far as going back my prediction is that it's too late...you're a gonner!!

Pete <:-}

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I do feel like I'm getting sucked in. I'm already afraid to look at the classified's because I really can't afford anything, but I know what I'll do if I see another "deal" that I really like the looks of.

Problem for me is, good deals happen pretty often here. I thought it would be a while to get a better razor, and then I stumbled on to this place...

Good reminder wrt children and safety around blades. Many thanks Utopian.

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I do feel like I'm getting sucked in. I'm already afraid to look at the classified's because I really can't afford anything, but I know what I'll do if I see another "deal" that I really like the looks of.

Problem for me is, good deals happen pretty often here. I thought it would be a while to get a better razor, and then I stumbled on to this place...

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It is a bit of a rabbit hole, but a lot of fun learning new skills.
There are worse things you could be spending your money on.
2 or 3 razors is a good start point. If you damage one or need a re hone, you have a couple to use in the meantime.
There are always nice razors for sale here on the classifieds at very fair prices. Doubt they gonna run out any time soon.


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Yes they all look like deals in the beginning. Stick with what you have right now. Your likes and dislikes will change dramatically in the first year. Sounds like your doing well. Save some money for HAD and SAD. There coming. Best of luck to you.

Glad to see that you are most certainly hooked on the sport. You will be shaving with confidence and skill in no time, just keep it up and don't rush the progress.

The discovery that a once mundane grooming activity can be made so engaging still surprises me.

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Glad to see that you are most certainly hooked on the sport. You will be shaving with confidence and skill in no time, just keep it up and don't rush the progress.

The discovery that a once mundane grooming activity can be made so engaging still surprises me.

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This ^ ^ ^

If someone told me up to even a couple months ago how they could show me a way that would make me really enjoy shaving, I would not have been able to help myself from kind of laughing at them.

I got the GD because I just thought straights looked really cool, and it wouldn't cost very much to try using one.

Actually enjoying using it, (or any razor for that matter) was very surprising.

I have no idea how to try to put my finger on it, but there it is.

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Yes they all look like deals in the beginning. Stick with what you have right now. Your likes and dislikes will change dramatically in the first year. Sounds like your doing well. Save some money for HAD and SAD. There coming. Best of luck to you.

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Good advice for sure, when I started I bought and tried everything and eventually realized I like German style 5/8"-6/8" the best. My shaving really got better once I found what I liked, now I can shave well with almost anything

I couldn't figure out what HAD and SAD were pertaining to shaving stuff.

Google is usually my friend, but...

Hone Acquisition Disorder (HAD)
Straight-razor Acquisition Disorder (SAD)
Razor Acquisition Disorder (RAD)

I suffer from all of the above....

Adam

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Hone Acquisition Disorder (HAD)
Straight-razor Acquisition Disorder (SAD)
Razor Acquisition Disorder (RAD)

I suffer from all of the above....

Adam

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Thanks for that.

I guess I'll see that, when I wonder away from the beginner part a little more.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be working a few more hours here and there. I've always had an addictive personality, but I can live with this one I guess.

Healthy enough vice if you don't try to learn too fast lol

Awesome Mark!! I started a few months back and I am with you on being hooked. I have no idea why. I get easier and better results from my DEs, but still can't put down my straights. Just can't explain it.

Good luck with your journey.