So after the dilemma described in my other post Dallas/Houston Honer I had my frist real shave thanks to AFDavis11.
I think it was providence that I did not shave with a sharpened straight razor for so long because all of my practice with the Disposable Diamond Edge blades made me prepared for the perfect shave. I knew how to shave at this point, and the shave was the best I have ever had. There was very little burning, and the beard disappeared after each stroke. One thing I noticed about a real straight vs. a disposable is the weight. It seems like the blade cuts much more smoothly when it is a real straight. Now I look forward to my shave (which is truly a miracle)
I still have some trouble areas (chin and upper neck) but I will work out the kinks eventually. Thanks for all of the support you have shown a newbie, and I would like to especially thank Davis for honing my razor!
P.S. Everyone in the DFW area come on the 1st of september for some Brewskies and straight razor talk.
