First shave with Genco

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10-09-2007, 10:33 PM
mezzeta

First shave with Genco

Today was my first shave with a straight razor!

Overall I think it went pretty well!

I got my shave ready Genco from heavydutysg135 and prepared myself as normal for a DE shave. I have a strop on order from Tony but David said the Genco was good for 1 maybe 2 shaves without stropping. After watching several videos and Lynn's several times I sat forth.

Seemed a little awkward at first but quickly became used to the blade. I shaved the sides under my sideburns and a little on my neck all WTG.

I did nick myself once not from shaving but not being used to the length of the blade I caught a bit of skin on my left cheek. A little styptic and good to go.

Finished off with my DE.

Thanks David for a great razor!!
10-09-2007, 10:50 PM
AFDavis11

Good work, No small feat the first shave is. (thats my Yoda impression)
10-09-2007, 10:53 PM
mezzeta

Thanks Alan!!

I was pretty nervous, but feel it went well for the first attempt.

All the best!
Tim
10-10-2007, 12:00 AM
Firebox

A Genco razor was a great pick as the weapon of Choice. They are great shavers. Endeavor to perservere!
10-10-2007, 01:22 AM
mezzeta

Thanks Firebox!

I have to Thank David for that.... it was available at a fair price when I needed it.

All the best!
Tim
10-10-2007, 01:29 AM
Dewey

Congrats and Welcome to the Club, Tim.
It just gets better and better! Take your time and enjoy the learning curve. It's a fun ride :)
10-10-2007, 01:38 AM
dokpm0

Congratulations on your first shave!!! I'm a fellow newbie and am three shaves ahead of you. As many say, with practice it keeps getting better and better. I've already seen some gradual improvement in my shaves.

And, my razor might be one of your razor's ancestors. I have a Geneva. From the information I've found on the message boards here The Geneva Cutlery Co. began in 1902 in Geneva, NY. In 1935, they were bought out by Case. Case moved the operations to Bradford, PA, and continued to produce razors under the name Genco until 1955. I'm glad I saw your post. I was wandering about the age of my razor. The person I bought it from, JoshEarl, mentioned there was a posting about the history of Geneva and Genco that would give me an idea of it's age. I almost forgot to look it up.

Kevin
10-10-2007, 02:05 AM
Firebox

If you got one from Josh, I'll bet it was in great shape.
10-10-2007, 03:30 AM
mezzeta

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEwey

Congrats and Welcome to the Club, Tim.
It just gets better and better! Take your time and enjoy the learning curve. It's a fun ride :)

Thanks DEwey!!

I plan to take it slow and careful. I'm looking forward to getting my strop so I can keep it good and sharp.

All the best!
Tim
10-10-2007, 03:33 AM
mezzeta

Quote:

Originally Posted by dokpm0

Congratulations on your first shave!!! I'm a fellow newbie and am three shaves ahead of you. As many say, with practice it keeps getting better and better. I've already seen some gradual improvement in my shaves.

And, my razor might be one of your razor's ancestors. I have a Geneva. From the information I've found on the message boards here The Geneva Cutlery Co. began in 1902 in Geneva, NY. In 1935, they were bought out by Case. Case moved the operations to Bradford, PA, and continued to produce razors under the name Genco until 1955. I'm glad I saw your post. I was wandering about the age of my razor. The person I bought it from, JoshEarl, mentioned there was a posting about the history of Geneva and Genco that would give me an idea of it's age. I almost forgot to look it up.

Kevin

Thanks Kevin!

I plan to take my time and now rush it. Looking forward to being able to get as close a shave as I get with my DE.

Thanks for the information on the history! I didn't know the history but will have to investigate further.

All the best!
Tim
10-10-2007, 06:19 AM
heavydutysg135

It sounds like you did very well for your first shave. I also gave myself one nick on the ear lobe durring my first shave because I was not paying attention to the length. It is something to watch for and I still catch myself a little on a rare occasion. Just keep practicing and your shaves should get better and better from here on out. :tu
10-10-2007, 01:13 PM
mezzeta

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavydutysg135

It sounds like you did very well for your first shave. I also gave myself one nick on the ear lobe durring my first shave because I was not paying attention to the length. It is something to watch for and I still catch myself a little on a rare occasion. Just keep practicing and your shaves should get better and better from here on out. :tu

Thanks again David!

Appreciate all your help!

Tim