Well, I received my newly honed (and cleaned up) razor (A.Feist & Co. Lunawerk 5/8) from Lynn Abrams this week and I could hardly wait until the weekend to try it out. I figured I need to take my time and not feel the pressure of a workday schedule to give it a good go.

I used Erasmic sc yesterday and Tabac ss today; I decided to work on the sideburn/cheek area and learn how to use my left hand on my left side. I did not strop yesterday, but I did about 30 laps today...and yes, it's not as easy as it looks. ( I worry about ruining the good edge Lynn put on the blade.)

When I shaved, on both days I had some difficulty with the razor getting "stuck" but I adjusted the angle and continued. I mangaged both days to do a fair WTG pass with today a slight foray below the right jawline as well. I finished both days with a DE but feel good that I didn't totally botch the procedure. I know I'll keep going on the weekends, but I am looking forward to a two week vacation when I can focus on a daily straight shave to really get a good feel for it.

Thanks to Lynn for his help and his encouragement and thanks to the SRP for all the great information available to a newbie like me.

Nathan