Thread: No need for the safety today

When I woke up today I was determined to shave with my straight razor without any help with my gillette safety.
I knew I could do it: the straight is a new TI that had been recently honed by Lynn. I had been reading and rereading the threads on shaving. I stropped about ~ 60 times. And I followed all the instructions I've been reading these last two months, first going WTG.
This time I was determined to ATG over all the spots, including the corners of my mouth, as well as my neck and chin.
I must admit I was pretty scared, having read some threads on inch-long lacerations and minor hemorrhaging from some of the more senior shavers.
It took me a little longer than usual, but the end result was an evenly smooth shave. I realize that going ATG is what I need to tackle my tough spots. I did notice some bumps and burns on the neck and chin, similar to the ones on the other parts of my face when I started 2 months ago.
I don't know if I will have similar success on my next shave, but I am more confident about going ATG.
Diego

Way to go Diego. Keep at it!

Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

Way to go Diego. Keep at it!

Jordan

Indeed. Your attention to detail will pay off!

Nice job man. Keep it up!

Congrats! Today, I too did my first without any Fusion backup. Probably not as good as yours and I did get my first nick but I did everything WG, most of it XG and about 50% AG. Pretty good overall but not as smooth as I'd been doing by finishing up with the Fusion. Still, it was passable and I left it be until tomorrow.

Tough mix there of enough confidence with caution!

Keep at it. We newbies will get there one day.

Ken

Sounds like you're doing great! Just keep at it and it can only get better- congrats!