Thread: Another first timer

I have been thinking of delving into the world of straight razors for sometime now and I finally made the plunge for the first time this morning. Got my first straight in the mail yesterday and with the assistance of Dr Moss's manual I completed my first shave with a straight.

Only cut myself three times, and that was because I was not stretching my skin at all. Never mind the right direction got to remember to stretch the skin as Dr Moss tells me to do. I must say that this thing is better then the worst double edge shave that I have ever had. I need to admit that I am still using the double edge to touch up from the straight. Eventually my straight is going to take over from the double edge.

I guess that this is ok since its my first time doing the job and I do not have a Mrs who was a hair cutter like Navy Chief. My Mrs is a office worker.

Welcome into the ranks of straight shavers. I think you did very well for a 1st time! Practice will make perfect! On YouTube and Lynn's DVD you will find lots of video info to keep you busy!

If you can get a presentable looking shave with the straight I
would recommend staying away from your DE for touchups.
You'll get the benefit and enjoyment of seeing the progress of
your straight shaves and find them getting closer and closer,
it's really a good indicator and guideline for learning your tech-
nique.

- Scott

Good point scott but there is a reason why I have not done so as yet. Comfort level, being that this was must first time out I was a bit nervous, as my skill and confidence increases I will put away the double edges for my son. Will make more room on the bathroom counter as the double edges take up quite a bit of space.

Just 3 nicks, thats a first shave well done, and t second Scott, stay away from the DE for the touch ups, and do practice shaving with both hands, it'll come in handy.

How often do you hone? How often do you strop? I want to be able to put this one in my will to my son and grand son.