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my new dovo will be here tomorrow (finally) i ordered it 8 days ago from vintage blades and ordered it honed by lynn so i know it will be done right after reading all the great info on this sight i am confident i wont screw it up too bad i am looking forward to it and will post my results sometime tomorrow thanks to all the members for the great advice
Please let us know how it goes! Go slow, no hurry and you should be alright!
Congratulations!
Good luck on your first straight razor shave. Take it slow and enjoy it. One good start up strategy is to limit yourself to the sides of your face until you get the feel for the straight. That's what I did and it worked well for me.... even though I got impatient and moved on to the rest of my face pretty soon:D
Looking forward to your follow up post:gl:
I second that. take it slow, stick to the easy flat areas, have a nice hot beverage near by if you're shaving in the morning. For me the key is finding a comfortable grip that gives me control without tension in my hand. My razor is beginning to feel more at home in my hand and my shaves are getting more enjoyable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill S
Go for it!
dannyr
so.... how did that go?
well i have just completed my first shave and overall it was a sucess i only did two passes on the sides and one on my neck it took a minute two to get my angle adjusted and after that it went pretty smooth i was suprised i dident cut myself but i did not use much pressure and let the blade do the work i used col conk amber soap and a badger brush and my dovo red bismarck and i loved every minute of it whipping up the lather and using a brush it was like i went back to a simpler time before the world got in such a big hurry i cant wait to pass this fine art on to my children i finished by stroping about 60 times and put a light coat of mineral oil in the blade i cant wait until tomorrow to do it again:D
Congrats man! I've only been at it for about two weeks now and am enjoying every second of it too. I can't wait to get the rest of my stuff in the mail!
Congrats and well done!
:tu
Jordan
Congratulations! Great post.
Way to go! Sounds like a successful first shave. As a newbie myself, it just keeps getting better and better.
Take it slow as you advance your skills and your shaves/passes, XTG, ATG, etc...patience will be rewarded!
thanks everyone i have gotten so much good advice and knowledge on srp i felt as though i have been straight shaving for years i am planning on trying to get everyone i know to pick up a straight and enjoy this feeling that only comes with a straight i am looking forward to many years of straight shaving, stroping and honing i have a cheap ebay razor i am going to practice honing on and i am looking forward to the years of practice and great shaves ahead . my wife was so exited she was even taking pictures got to love a woman like that:rock:
That woman is a keeper!
Congrats, and welcome to the club!:D
Good Job!!!
keep up the good work and enjoy yourself.
I do...and every time I learn something that makes the shave better...
Today I learned that stropping is very important... and that 50 laps on a paddle strop is better than 10.
Yesterday I learned that warm lather is much nicer than Cold...
Maarten
Alright Man! You are on your way. Great attitude! My wife loves that I started this also. She digs the prservation of an art form thing and really loves my choice in aftershave lotions that drive her crazy!
Dannyr
good luck, im waiting for my shoulder to be fexible enough so i can shave too, i had surgery and cant move it yet.. i have bought a shefeild and torrey and cant wait to use them:gl:Quote:
Originally Posted by jszabo
i think you have to rest the razor for atleast one day. im not sure.:hmmm:Quote:
Originally Posted by jszabo
i hope it heals soon so you can enjoy straight shaving i started a thread on resting a while back its in the newbie corner i learned a lot and got some great advice check it out :gl:Quote:
Originally Posted by alex2363
:tu Welcome and enjoy!
well today was my second shave and it went pretty well i got a little braver and did get a closer shave but also put a couple nicks in my face but nothing too bad :ziplip: i need to go strop now so i can be ready for tomorrow :D
Gotta love it!Quote:
Originally Posted by jszabo
If you told the average guy (who hasn't seen the light about straight shaving) that you were thinking about tomorrow's shave and looking forward to it he'd look at you like you had lost your mind. Keep it up! It just gets better.:tu
ANd you'll keep looking forward to he next day's shave!
I've only been at it a few weeks, and only wet shaving (DE) in general for half a year or so, and I still look forward to the next day's shave.
anything good is worth a little blood:rofl2:
Ain't it the truth! Being so new to this myself, I sometimes can't believe it either. I mean, looking forward to my facial hair growing out so that I can shave? That's crazy talk, or so I've felt most of my life. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill S
I've only had a few shaves in since mine grows pretty slowly (every other day) but its a fantastic feeling. I'm more nervous when I strop, I'm afraid I will roll the edge at some point by accident.
had my fourth shave today i can only straight shave on my off days due to a 12 hour work day and 4 hour drive time but today i actually did my first full face shave today :y and it went extremely well. only 1 small nick and for some reason i keep cutting my cheek i would think i would cut my jaw line or under my chin but i dont. any ideas??? the razor is getting more comfortable all the time and i am starting to speed up some and i think my stropping is going well i have put a couple nicks in my strop but i smooth them out with an emery board but every time i shave the razor cuts perfectly so i guess i have the angle right beginners luck i guess it seems the soap is drying awful quick but it may just be that i am a slow shaver next payday i think i am going to buy a dbl duck to add to my collection thanks to everyone here at srp for helping me along the way i hhop to be asking quetions in the honing forum soon.
Good for you!!! No doubt increased awareness of your face, shaving skills and confidence have something to do with the results. It is all about letting the razor do its job...
Al raz.