newbie, shaving & rocket science

As a newbie I underestimated the skills needed to master straight razor shaving. Since I have always mastered any challenge in front of me before and SR shaving was not rocket science or a college degree required and 40 years ago I used to shave with SR, no problem. To acquire the proper skill to handle, shave, hone and strop the razor it takes more than a couple of shaves, honing and stropping. It helps if you have good quality razors properly honed and stropped, but that does not give you a great shave, only your skill will do that. If good quality equipment guaranteed a great shave, I would have saved a lot of bleeding, razor burns and pain. The only way to learn the skill is by shaving and shaving and shaving. Juan.

:) I'm glad you got it all sorted out :)

Congrats man! Yeah, the learning curve must be experienced. :rock:

Sounds like all of life to me. Nothing beats experience. Knowledge comes from the input if information, wisdom comes from experience. Knowledge without wisdom can be a dangerous thing. In this case someone could do some real damage with a razor. Thanks SRP for all that's here.

Glad you have seen the light. Next time, a look at our Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Wiki might save you some time.

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Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Glad you have seen the light. Next time, a look at our Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Wiki might save you some time.

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Some people have to learn the hard way. Juan.