Thread: Need encouragement

Originally Posted by Roadkill

Just please tell me that at some point I'll get a close shave without butchering my face.

Will it get better? Yes!

Will it someday be perfect? Maybe.

I've been shaving for longer than I care to admit and there is no shaving implement made that will give me a perfect BBS shave. Due to the shape of my face and some deep pockmarks left over from childhood acne I can come close with a straight but never perfect...and to get close requires a lot of time and usually at least one nick.

Now having said that it's been a lot of fun over the years trying different soaps/cream/brushes/razors/techniques and that's really what it's all about.

Originally Posted by clrobert60

I have one suggestion - shave in the evenings. Then you're not rushed and don't have to worry about showing up with fresh wounds on your face. Stick with it and you'll be pleased and proud as you become more proficient.

Agreed - I'm also have my own fits & starts with this, but I also think that the evening, post-shower shave allows more time for trial and error - though the Sat or Sun afternoon, weekend shave can't be beat.

Somehow, we'll get through this....

Martin

I now shave in the evening because I have time to enjoy my shave then. Also, I'm not so obsessive about a BBS shave. Some days I'm BBS and some days I'm not. As I progress, I've noticed more and more BBS shaves, though. Relax, be patient, enjoy.