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Finally the First
Finally did my first straight razor shave. Overall, a very positive experience. As per Lynn's recommendation I shaved just from my sideburns to my jaw, with a little cheek too. And only WTG. No, it wasn't BBS. But I wasn't expecting that from my first shave. Only one little nick that had stopped bleeding before I finished with my Merkur twin safety. Obviously I have a lot of room to improve the angles. I did use both hands without much difference. I am used to that using my safety. The hold also needs improvement. But I am happy with the intial results! No missing body parts or major cuts.:y
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Congratulations!
Glad it went well. Very restrained of you not to do the whole face. I just couldn't stop with my first go!
Ben
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Thanks, Ben. I was sorely tempted buit figured it would end sorely too if I had. I waited until I had a day off to do it the first time. Glad I did! :)
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My first two weeks straight razor shaving I did all but my chin and mustache with the straight and then finished with my Merkur slant. It took awhile to get comfortable with manipulating the blade. I also didn't have razors that were quite shave ready. If your experience is like mine you will find that before you know it you will be shaving your whole face & neck with the straight and the DE will be sitting in the cabinet. BTW, I do get better shaves with the straight then my best shaves with the DE.
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That was a good idea that Lynn had. I hadn't spoken to Lynn before hacking my face for the first time. But that was a long time ago. This is one thing were the expression slow and steady wins the race really applys. Enjoy and keep up the good work.
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Congrats on your first shave with a straight!