Thread: And yet another beginner......

Welcome! Everything sounds good except the fast shave tendency. Straight razor shaving is best done at a safe pace. It is also one of the more pleasureable times in the day. Try shaving the night before. You may prefer it as it will last through the next day if close. There are a lot of possibilities that will work. Patience is the key and the pleasure.

Monte

Thanks folks.....

Well, it seems that I haven't made any dire mistakes so far, but give me time.

Monte, Thanks for your advice, you're dead right advising me to take my time. (I was wamping on a bit in my original post so I decided to keep it short - ish).

I have been taking my time lately with my shaving and it really makes a difference giving it a 1x WTG, 1x XTG and a vain attempt at AGT - ouch!. But minor razor burn excepted, shaving now is really enjoyable.

Trust me, I'll be going a lot slower with a straight.................

+1 monte. Grum, best thing to do(and I believe many would concur) shave after the evening shower. The beard is hot, wet and ready to shave. Relax buddy, slow the world down and take your time, thats the only way to enjoy it. Also, you will get the best shave.

You're both right, SWMBO also keeps telling me to slow down!

Advice is now taken on board.....

Cheers Lads!