First week coming to a close

[Naslundl]

Received my razor(5/8 DOVO Bismarck) and strop from SRD Monday and have been looking forward to my morning shave ever since. I think I have started to get a un-natural yearn to shave, I was almost hoping that there was a to push out more hair to get a chance to get more practice at the straight razor shaving.

I have come to the conclusion that spike points are not very forgiving to people new at straight shaving, my first decent nick came from the corner just kissing my cheek very lightly. However, I feel nicks and cuts like that help you get that confidence that seems to be making it easier. I am not so intimidated by cutting my self anymore, not that I like bleeding, but atleast I know what to expect now.

Just received my TGQ shave soap today, pretty happy that there was 2 samples just thrown in there, very awesome customer service.

But I must say many thanks to everyone here at Straight Razor Place for all of there information, help. guidance and stories of experience. I feel that all of that has been very helpful and I thank you all.