Thread: An experience I have to share with everyone!

I have been shaving with a straight blade since July of this year. I still consider myself a newbie.

After buying a razor in the classifieds section, I thought it needed a good honing. At the advice of the people that work for The Art of Shaving, I brought it to a place in NYC to get it professionally sharpened. When I got it back, it was in HORRIBLE condition! Thanks to nun2sharp the razor was saved!

Yesterday, while I was Christmas shopping, I stopped into The Art of Shaving. I really do not like shopping in there because they know nothing about shaving - I was being impatient. It is all bells and whistles. But I wanted to try using shaving soap and brush. So this morning I lathered up and got the closest shave I ever had! I still have to practice my technique with my chin area but everything else feel SOOOO soft.

I can't stop touching my face!!

Thanks everyone for all your help!!

gotta love them great shaves, using the brush and soap is one of my favorite parts of shaving glad to hear you were able to save your razor

STOP TOUCHING YOUR FACE!!! You'll increse the risk of irritation and infection..

But I know how it is..even though I haven't had that really great shave yet.

Good to hear you're making "great success!!" Let's hope you keep it up

Thanks Mike ! I was really worried about that razor with all the metal that had to be removed to fix that frown, I am truly glad it worked out, if there is anything I can do for you in the future please let me know!

Originally Posted by mikedelo

I have been shaving with a straight blade since July of this year. I still consider myself a newbie.

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I can't stop touching my face!!

Thanks everyone for all your help!!

Hi Mikedelo...congratulations on your BBsmoothness.. I've got the same "problem" .. got a great shave yesterday evening and I cant stop touching my face since... and worst since I dont have a heavy beard there is no use shaving again this evening...

Maarten