Thread: Another First Shaver...

Shaverdude,

Upon reading your posts, I can honestly say you are way, way ahead of the str8 razor shaving learning curve! I am very impressed on your progress (yes, already) and your attention to what you need to do. Impressive!

What you have to look forward to to attain that BBS you're looking for:

Improving your lathering techniques! Yes, lathering and using the better soaps and creams is almost an art form in itself. - and improvement here will improve your shaves.

Stropping! Learning to strop properly will make or break the quality of your edges. This was one of the most difficult things for me to learn. - and, one morning I just gripped the razor differently, ...and wah-la, it all came together.

Improved Shaving Techniques! A no brainer, of course. I was a good shaver right out of the blocks, and yet, I still continue to improve. This and honing, I believe, are two things that we will always continue to improve and learn.

* If you get in to honing, and I believe you will, this could be your biggest challenge. I wont go down this road right now. There are just too many variables, to even discuss it now.

Anyway, welcome, and enjoy the great experience.

Regards,

Steve Boyd