hello!

introducing myself from Finland. Got a straight razor as a christmas present from a friend who had started to shave with one. he sharpened it (‘honed’ is the word?) for me, so I got into an easy start. I’m not the most patient person in the world, so I shaved my whole face and head (I’m bald) the first time I used the razor. Later I discovered how fortunate I was to own such a sharp razor, thanks to my friend. Took me two hours, but the experience was of such nature that now it feels impossible to even think about returning to… well, been O.K. only few cuts (mainly in the back of the head) and skin feels great. But not going against the grain yet and having some trouble keeping the razor sharp, though. Been using a leather belt and newspaper, but pressing too hard sometimes, I think. Anyway, I’m aboard!