Newbi, worst shave of my life
HI,
New to this groupe. Hoping to learn as I go. I got some "shave ready razors" off e bay. I finaly go the nerve to try a straight razor shave today. Man this was painful. This was the rougheust shave I have ever had. Had to finish up, re shave with a cartage razor. You Folks must be tougher than me, or these razors are not shave ready.
I guess I got some questions. do you think these razors need stroping or honing. I did try to strop. I did try more than one razor. I am thinking i might need to hone. Maybe I should by a new razor with honing service. any advice is greatly apericated.
dam my face is burning. I got more nicks, than i got the first time i shaved 40 years ago.
Jeff
Don't give up yet Jeff...
+1 on what Hoglaloo wrote. Also, what kind of razors are you using? You need to use good steel that will hold an edge. Solingen or Sheffield razors are good bets usually but pakistani blades are universally a no no. As are cheaper stainless steel blades as I understand it...
let us know and get the honing done right! In the mean time, a little triple anti-biotic ointment, or an alum block if you can stand it might help you out. And time off from any razor if you can manage it isn't a bad idea either. Let your skin heal up before going at it with even your cartridge blade again...
good luck, it can only get better from here.
;)