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    Hello all. Wanted to share with everyone that my razor arrived from Obie today, and was exactly as described. Of course I immediately went for my first shave with a straight razor. I'm clearly not a pro, but only gave myself two tiny nicks. Need a lot of practice with my non-dominant hand and keeping the razor at the right angle. Thanks Obie.

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    Nice one, by simply buying a shave ready razor from a reputable source you have cut out many variables that new straight razor shavers come up against.
    Take it slowly and you'll win the race!
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    congrats. Just dont give up and ask questions if you need to. Obie will be a great mentor and you will be shaving like a pro in about a year or so. Ha. Just go easy and learn. Its not hard, it just takes time.
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    Way to go. I've purchased a couple of razors from Obie, one of the finest gentleman you could ever meet, and he puts a marvelous edge on a razor. Keep at it and you'll discover a lifetime of joyful shaves and a wonderful hobby.
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    Thanks for all the support. Second shave was a little smoother, but did give myself a very small slice on the jaw. Already have a second razor on the way from Obie and some Thayer's Witch Hazel. Very enjoyable to slow down for a few minutes and learn something just for the sake of learning it.
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    Congratulations on your first SR shave, as a fellow newcomer I know exactly what are you feeling right now, my approach was a little different since I got some vintage razors that need a lot of elbow grease and TLC sort of speak, and with the help of many in this community and with all the info in here I was capable of perform my first shave not the smooth as yours but much more anecdotic for sure .
    Do not give up in your purpose, you found a source of many hours of entertainment and learning ahead
    Wish you health to enjoy your shaves

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    Quote Originally Posted by coyle5330 View Post
    ...I'm clearly not a pro, but only gave myself two tiny nicks. Need a lot of practice with my non-dominant hand and keeping the razor at the right angle. Thanks Obie.
    Congratulations. Having a razor that's sharp enough will help you keep from getting as many cuts. It sounds backwards but it's true. Still, I cut myself with relative frequency considering that I shave with a straight razor every day. I shave entirely with my right hand. On both sides of my face. I know some people think you need to or even have to shave with both hands but I do just fine with the one. maybe it's because I learned it that way before I knew I was supposed to do anything else.
    Post some pictures of your new razor so we can all see it. I think most of us are razor voyeurs. I saved a search on eBay for "straight razor lot" and I do buy some but mainly I just like seeing the razors. I'm like a kid with a nudey magazine. That's kind of sad I guess but it's a fun hobby nonetheless.
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    Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. PR 27:17

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    Second razor arrived from Obie today, looks great. As soon as I figure out posting a pic, I will get one on here.
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    Good looking razors you have both are great but and there is always a but, the Sanssouci with those scales and the square point is killing me, enjoy them and happy shaves
    Wish you health to enjoy your shaves

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    Speaking of the square point: That one looks like it has been tamed some but what you will find in general is that you're less likely to cut yourself with a round point. Oh, you can still do it with a round point but in particular one that has a very sharp tip to the point It's much easier to cut yourself. Although for some reason and I don't know why I have a couple of razors that I cut myself with every time I shave with them. I can't figure out what it is. Jimping on the tang helps prevent it because you have a better grip and your thumb is less likely to slip but that doesn't seem to be the case with these two.
    Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. PR 27:17

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