Thread: First Shave

Yesterday, my new Dovo Special from Classic Shaving arrived from honing at Lynn's, and today was my first shave. I did a creditable first try, managing not to nick myself and getting most of my face more closely shaved than ever before. The chin, of course was somewhat rough--that'll take waaaay more practice--but my cheeks and throat were almost baby smooth after two passes. I struggled at first to get the angles right, but found that if I let the razor lead, I could follow.

By the by: I did the first pass with just Truefitt 1805 shave cream, and the second with a layer of Taylor's pre-shave balm. The Taylor's appreciably smoothed out the razor's glide.

Lynn did a great job on the honing.

Congrats on the first. Hopefully they keep getting better.

Congrats! My best shaving razors were honed by Lynn....you just can't go wrong by having The Master hone them........

Thanks Guys!!!

Much appreciated,

Lynn

Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. What a singular act it is, shaving with an elegant, dangerous, and delicate blade. I look forward to tomorrow.

My journey into straights was made much easier with my Lynn honed razors.

Thanks Lynn....

Actually I think I owe my RAD to Lynn....

Lynn, Can I send you my medical bills ??? If you sent me that scrimshawed razor I'd probly be in remission for a few months

Congrats on the good shave! I have yet to experience mine...hopefully tomorrow!

Also, could someone please explain the term RAD? I've seen this a number of times but failed to find a definition...

Thanks!