Thoughts from a Newb

[Mike257]

Well Im into about my 12th shave, I really had no problems learning how to do this. I have yet to even nick myself and today I got my first BBS shave. I watched Jockeys vid this morning and it gave me some new ideas on how to shave the neck. Today I also decided that I want to be able to use both hands for shaving and that I better learn now while Im still a beginner, I put the razor in my left hand and went to work , it was actually easier than I thought it would be and now gives me a little more versatility.

A few things I noticed reguardless of some of the horror stories I have read is that I like to rinse my razor, it just seems to cut better for me, I tried wiping the blade on a towel and that method sucks for me.

I also noticed that I dont need to use my hand to strech my skin, I can just use face muscles or tilt my head and that works fine for me. I also find that most the soaps seem to dry to quick and I find myself putting a couple of drops of water on my brush and relathering the second time with a more watery lather. I dont have this problem with glycerine soaps, they seem nice and slippery and they stay that way.


Im not sure how many times Im stropping but I dont think Im doing 30 linen and 30 leather like what I have been reading from most, Im not counting but it seems like Im only doing it like 10 times, but my razor is cutting beautiful. My skin is not red when Im done and my face is smooth as silk.

I rinse my face when Im done with warm water then I use cold water. I hate the cold water but I do it because everyone here says you have to.

I also noticed that I have a thing for Wade and Butcher, I already have 4 of them and have sent one out for restore, so in one month of lurking here on the forum and about 6 weeks of shaving I have aquired 5 razors, 1 new DOVO and 4 vintage W& B 's


I tried TABAC 3 times now and I think it sucks, the smell makes me want to puke !


So when is a newb not a newb anymore ?