Thread: I have a chance to try a straight.

I like to use a hot towel even after my shower. If there is no shower, there is no shave for me.

The hot towel can make a really noticeable difference for many folks. I usually shave before the shower because I think the natural oils on my face help a little (I have oily skin). Think positive, surely you won't need that styptic pencil until the 5th or 6th shave?

I'd recommend the hot towel for 3-4 minutes for your first shave or 3. Try it without later to compare the difference.

Sometimes I'll hot towel twice, like so: 3 minutes hot towel, lather face, strop, coupla' minutes hot towel again, lather face again, shave. I sometimes just use the hot towel before the first face lathering, but always lather twice. Just experiment a lot and you'll find what works the best for you, that's the fun part of shaving with a straight.

I'm gonna' try shaving after my shower now, too.

Cute dog.