Thread: When everything is goes right, from the first consideration to the first shave

So it's not been about 2 weeks since I decided I'm going to straight shave. Looked around online, found badger and blade and then found SRP within another couple of days. Found a mentor and then everything Just fell into place.

I cannot over emphasize the role my mentor has played in making this such a satisfying experience. 10Pups, hereafter known as, "THE MAN" is my mentor. Now THE MAN is not a title lightly used by me. A man typically builds and fixes things and has integrity and pride in himself. And doesn't wear skinny jeans or a Grizzly Adam's when it's 120 frikn degrees outside. And e doesn't drive a Ford festiva, or are least won't admit it.

Well, THE MAN fits this description and more. He and a friend of his spent about 10 hours with me over the last 2 Sundays getting me from nowhere to shaving.

THE MAN reassured me last Sunday that I could do OK on ebay following his advice. 4 hours later I won a Simon's hdw co keen Kutter Royal for 15 dollars to my door.

Today THE MAN spent a few more hours doing light clean up and a full hone job. Removing some pitting (only visible magnified) at the edge and restoring the bevel. He then took it to to shave ready on a 12k naniwa and stropped it up for me too.

Lastly, THE MAN let me use one of his brushes and soap and gave me a some guidance with my first shave. Now I've had better. It could be closer. But zero nics and the beginnings of a steady hand and of building a relationship with my razor.

Thank you. You're THE MAN.

I stopped by WEST COST SHAVING on my way home and picked up an omega brush, Katie's bubbles, alum block and a stand for my brush and razor. Off to wallmart for someone aqua velva.

Kevin at WCS was really nice and took the time to help me select the products I wanted. I really like that place and I recommend them for your wet shaving needs.

Tomorrow I am returning a match rifle to another mentor of mine who happens to have a full cow hide so I'll have a stop as well. Things don't usually work out so well for me. I've grown accustomed to the struggle and the trial and error experience. So it's really nice to have such a smooth experiences. Is this what it's like when the stars align? I could get used to that.