Thread: I did it!

Well, I got my razor in the mail today from Lynn, and just got done with my first ever straight razor shave.

All I can say is WOO HOO! I did two passes, one with, one across/against in some spots, and the only cut I got was one I was expecting - right near a 2+ inch scar on my neck that is concave. I felt the corner of the blade catch a little, and it bled just a bit, but by the time I finished the second pass, that had stopped. No, it's not quite BBS, but it's damn nice! I think once I can figure out how to position my giant meathook hands so that I can see better, I'll get better angles for my shave. No irritation, either!

Stropping, on the other hand, was a little trickier. It's a lot harder than it looks! I nicked my strop just a little (very small surface scratch). I'm gonna need practice on that! I have a feeling I'm going to be one of those guys that needs to strop in between passes. the razor didn't cut quite as nicely on the second pass, but was still A LOT better than a cartridge. Never tried a DE, so I can't comment there.

Well guys, it's official - I'm a straight razor convert! I love it, and I'll never go back! For the first time in my life, I really did enjoy shaving!

Joe

Congrats! you make it look easy

Congrats on finding your Mojo, Mojo!
It does feel good and will only feel better from now on! I love to hear that a newbie straight out of the gates will actually do a full shave.
Great job

Congrats Mojo.

I hope you kept the foo manchu, looks pretty badass from your avatar pic.

Keep enjoying the shaves, and you will wish your hair grew faster. Though I don't know why people find shaving such a hassle, I guess they have not been 'unplugged from the matrix yet'

If you think you feel good about your skills now just wait untill you've done your first succesfull honing job...you're feel 10 feet tall then!!

Great news Mojo. That is exactly how I felt after I had my first sucesful shave.

Keep up the good work.