Thread: First Shave and a Question?

Thanks Steven ! I thought about doing that. I may make up my mind tomorrow. I worked on the T-I again tonight (only because I think it's closer to being "perfect" than the old one).

I'm getting ready (as I type this) to go into the shaving den and give it another try.

If I'm again dissapointed, I'll send BOTH razors out to the Pro.

Marko.....

I avoid letting my razor blade touch water as much as possible. The only moisture my razor really gets exposed to is the shaving lather on my face. After shaving, I carefully wipe my blade down with a couple of squares of toilet paper and store in the closet. Any traces of soap (which would be small) is low in acidity and protect the blade until next time. While shaving, I used to use a hand towel to wipe the lather off but now I use a foam beer cooler. Since they're cheap, I don't mind if they get cut up. When you 're ready just run the holder under warm water to clean it out.
Ernest

I guess this might be a good time to apologize to Randy.......(sorry I hopped onto your thread......forgive me).......

Well, the shave tonight went just a "hair" better.......still no blood........(and just a LITTLE BIT smoother)........But I really think (in my heart) that a straight can do better.

I really LOVE doing this, mind you...........

Tonight, I used Taylors "Shave-Shop" shaving cream.......Absolutely WONDERFUL ! ! !

I think I've made up my mind that I have to send both razors out to be professionally honed.........

I've worked on them for several nights, and have only been able to bring them to barely acceptable sharpness..........

(Hells Bells....I might actually be making them WORSE !)

I've got enough common sense to know that there comes a time when you have to "swallow hard", and get help !

If I can figure out how to get them to Lynn (searched the board, and haven't found yet)......I'll send them both out.

Marko......

Originally Posted by Markopolo

If I can figure out how to get them to Lynn (searched the board, and haven't found yet)......I'll send them both out.

Marko......

Lynn's handle is Adjustme69

Flick him a PM, you won't regret it. You are actually making things worse by continuing with the razors the way they are. Buy a dunger of E-bite and use it as a practice razor (but not a zeepk, kreiger etc)

Thanks Old.......This is what I need.......friends on this thread
to guide me.......(I really want to be a "regular")....

Marko......

Originally Posted by Markopolo

Thanks Old.......This is what I need.......friends on this thread
to guide me.......(I really want to be a "regular")....

Marko......

That's what we are here for, besides, I'll be the LAST one to let you down

*LOL* ! ! !

OK......Both razors are on their way to Ohio !

I can't wait to try them !.........This is going to be like meeting a "New Love" !..........(I Hope).........

Marko.......

OK......Both razors are on their way to Ohio !

I can't wait to try them !.........This is going to be like meeting a "New Love" !..........(I Hope).........

Marko.......

Best decision of your shaving career I'm glad
you stuck with it Marko, make sure to let us
know how you make out!

- Scott