Ok, I got the nerve to try my first str8 shave today...it was interesting.
I probably didn't strop the blade/hold at the right angle/shave in the right direction...but its done.
It didn't turn out too bad. The razor pulled a little, which I'm positive is all me.
I did my cheeks, I didn't switch hands so that made it a little more interesting...I need to be a contorsionist (sp?)...or I need to learn to switch hands!
I did my neck a little which turned out be eaiser than my cheeks.
Lathered up again to do the 2nd pass, got a little full of myself...got 3 nicks and a good lesson.
Oh, one more question....is there ACID in that damn Styptic pencil????
That'll definately make you want to slow down and pay attention!!!
Anyway, just thought I would post that the first of many nicks/shaves is in the books.
Although, I won't count this as the first real shave...I shaved a little and learned alot!