Just finished my first full face shave with my grandfathers "Union Cutlery, Improved Southern Queen" straight razor made in Union City GA. I have been attempting to get the razor in shape since my Dad gave me a very old blue paper bag that held it, a black honing stone with "Raven" on it and two brushes. He said it was my Granddads and had'nt been used in 40-50 years.
I had played around scraping on a flat spot on my face until I got it sharp enough to do a fair job. When I got through this evening I drinched my face in Old Spice After Shave. One mole paid the price but I'm still learning.
I did learn that Old Spice shave cream acts like glue when useing a straight razor. Especially when it's been heated.
Got to get some proper shaving soap and a good strp next. As of now I pan to make this a life long practice.