Thread: Newbies take heart - shaving nirvana in reach

I just feel like singing. A bbs shave on a razor I honed. Even my upper lip and chin are so smooth. Can't stop stroking my face today.

Two months ago, I wouldnt have thought this possible. I'd have been happy with shaving and honing as a hobby...and resort to the de for that really superlative shave.

Newbies...it happens. You can do this and will. Oldies, thanks a million for this site, your posts, answers......encouragement.

zippity doo dah

Jim

Awesome!

I love this aspect of SRP - everyone encouraging each other and reporting their progress... Good stuff!

Newbies...it happens. You can do this and will. Oldies, thanks a million for this site, your posts, answers......encouragement.

That's what I like about this site, everybody is willing to help. I don't think I've seen one negative post in here.

Keep it up Jim, I've just returned after a long hiatus and I've found wonderful amounts of support in here.

Mike

I appreciate hearing about your good fortune. I am at the front end of the learning curve, and have a long way to go but i am enjoying the journey. I recently decided it was time to lose the full beard I'd sported for the last five years. I always hated shaving, but decided to change my outlook. I bought a Merkur DE razor, a brush and a cake of Williams. I took my time and began to enjoy my morning shaves. I remembered the straight razor shaves I got from my barber back in the early 70's. I understand that they are illegal now, at least in NY. Then it occurred to me... Why not give straight razor shaving a try? I've got a lot to learn, but I'm getting better. I no longer look like Rocky Balboa. I just ordered a TM strop and am very pleased with all the info on this forum. Thank you for the encouragement!

Originally Posted by jleeg

A bbs shave on a razor I honed. Even my upper lip and chin are so smooth. Can't stop stroking my face today.

Great feeling of accomplishment, ain't it! Congrats, man. You have arrived.

Feels great doesnt it..

I'm now shaving with a straight for 6 months and its still getting better and better..I now can have a great shave every time I want to with a razor I honed myself.. (some are honed by Bart and they are great shavers as well ).. its almost getting a routine and I love it.

The only "problem" I now have is that all my razors are shave ready.. and I actually like honing...

Maarten

Originally Posted by mlangstr

Feels great doesnt it..

The only "problem" I now have is that all my razors are shave ready.. and I actually like honing...

Maarten

Maarten. Buy More Razors!
Dannyr

Nice one Jim! Great to hear.

- Scott

Originally Posted by dannyr

Maarten. Buy More Razors!
Dannyr

I'll have to find ways to smuggle them into the house.. SWMBO is on maternity leave at the moment...

Well I don't think I need more razors..I'll just work on my project razor.. it a big meat chopper that needs a lot of sanding and could use some scales at the moment.

Maarten

LOL! I am thinking of your line, " . . stroking my face all day." Man, there just is no feeling quite like that - Well done!

I recall doing exactly that back when I was in college. The morning after (I shaved in the evening after hitting the books to chill out and reflect - it was the perfect calming). All day around my classes I was running my hands all over my face. At one point I was very tempted to ask this hot co-ed that I had my eyes on to feel how smooth my face was, but chickened out.

I have been out of the SR world for 20+ years and am getting all hooked up again from Vintageblades (what an awesome business), on Monday. Can't wait to experience that again.

Awesome news jleeg, keep it up!

Alpsman