Thread: 2 weeks in

I have about 2 -3 weeks in using a straight. My opinion is this. It's not difficult, I was very nervous the first time, but quickly grew comfortable with it. I did get a cut, but it was from my DE! Complacency rears its ugly head! I suppose what I like about this is it's such a slowdown from the rush-rush world I now live in. I intend to do more slowing down! Now, I must simply not collect too many accessories, but buy some soaps from Colleen. Thanks to Utopian for getting the 2 I own ready for action! Good job Ron!

You are on the right track, my friend. Utopian gets them sharp -- the rest is up to you, and it sounds like you are on point. Keep it up!

P.S. Nice bike.

Congrats on the 2-3 weeks in.Yes,it does slow your shaves down,and that's part of the beauty of it.Taking your time and doing the best job and enjoying every minute of it.Good luck not collecting too many accessories!

We must have started at the same time, I too am about 2 to 3 weeks now with the straight razor. I can't agree with you more, I am much more comfortable now, but watchful that I don't lose respect for that blade. I was nervous the first time, and did a terrible job, many missed places and finished up with the Mach 3. Now I'm much more at ease, learning the angles and pressure. Doing a fine job, very few minor nicks. In fact today was my first ATG shave, I had been doing WTG and then XTG each morning for the past week or so and getting acceptable results, but today I went WTG, XTG and then ATG for the 1st time, and wow, I finally got as close as I was used to with the Mach 3. My stropping is getting much better now too. What I need to work on now too is using my left hand. Up to this point I used only my right, and to do ATG I really had to use the left and it was very awkward, need to work on that more now.
I just sent a razor in to Ron on Monday, excited to get it back nice and sharp. I also agree with what you say about slowing down and enjoying the time and experience, couldn't have said it better myself.

Dan

I did this and it comes in handy as my left can shave certain areas slightly better than the right. I tested myself to see if I could shave left handed if the right was injured and without using the right hand for stretching and it worked. I tried this a few times to get the shaving down with my left hand. Now I can use my left with no hesitation.

With this exercise, I used every facial expression and head positioning to compensate for the loss of my right hand and my technique on shaving jumped a step. The next shave with my right, I incorporated a lot of the facial expressions and head positioning and the shave was such a breeze - BBS!

It was a beneficial learning experience for me and added to my proficiency.

Pabster