All,
After listening to advice from yesterday I did not shave this morning. I was not feeling well so I took a half day off. As I was getting ready I decided to shave with my SR.

Feeling better I decided to take a shower and took my time prepping. I let my brush soak during the shower. I lathered up and started. I was able to work over most of my face but my throat area was tough and I did not do a good job. In fact I had to run over my throat area with my DE.
My cheeks are smooth and feel nice and I did a decent job on my chin.

My throat has a bit of razor burn.

I have decided that I will work the upper part of my face, jawline and above for a while until I really get the hang of using my SR. Overall not a bad experience and I am happy with the way my cheeks turned out. I have entered into the land of the learning curve. I am now a Padawan learner. I am looking forward to learning and refining my SR skills

My Kit (thus far)

1-Vintage Wade and Butcher Butcher's Choice 4/8 Full Hollow spike
1-Vintage Wade and Butcher 4/8 half hollow square (if I remember)
1 Omega Boar hair Black Handled "Paint Brush" Professional Shaving Brush Model 98
See: Omega shaving brushes from Italy
Soap not sure- purchased from my barber
Shave mug -purchased from my barber See Shave Mug - Plastic
2" Old School Strop from Tony Miller

Other gear:
1 duster brush for applying Clubman powder
Pinaud Clubman After Shave Lotion

I also have some men's face balm from Nivea and Calvin Klein's Obsession (old stuff).


-Jim