Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. 07-18-2009, 10:01 PM #1
    rockysopus
    rockysopus is offline
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    10
    Thanked: 0

    Default First Straight Razor Shave

    Received my first razor today that I bought in the classifieds from Seraphim (sp). It was a 13/16 DA with a worked back. Other than the gash on my left cheek that bled for an hour it went pretty well for the first time! Thanks to everyone on here who helped me get started....I'm already addicted.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 07-18-2009, 10:35 PM #2
    mbwhoosh
    mbwhoosh is offline
    Senior Member mbwhoosh's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Hesperia,CA
    Posts
    323
    Thanked: 59

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by rockysopus View Post
    Other than the gash on my left cheek that bled for an hour it went pretty well for the first time!
    An hour! Invest the $2 on a styptic pen.

    Congrats on the first shave!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 07-18-2009, 11:14 PM #3
    coachmike
    coachmike is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth coachmike's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Bergen County,N.J.
    Posts
    4,339
    Thanked: 832

    Default

    Congrats on getting started. It will become easier every time you shave , but there are a couple of things that will help you along the way.
    First of all TAKE YOUR TIME!!! Never under estimate that razor in your hand. Use a very light hand when making a pass and let the razor do the work. With a well honed razor there is no need for any pressure.
    Secondly, it is recommended to start of learning to shave on one part of your face. i.e. do not do a full shave when learning. Shave the sides of your face which are easier and master that. Get comfortable doing all your passes there before you move on to shaving your chin and mustache. With some practice and patience, BBS shaves are around the corner. Enjoy!
    Having Fun Shaving
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 07-19-2009, 06:06 PM #4
    jfreaksho
    jfreaksho is offline
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Posts
    110
    Thanked: 21

    Default

    Meanwhile, until you get the styptic, you can use very cold water splashed on your face (your tap might be cold enough, or maybe some refrigerated or ice water) to help stop the bleeding. Do this when the shave is all complete, though.
    J.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 07-20-2009, 12:43 PM #5
    jockeys
    jockeys is offline
    Shaves like a pirate jockeys's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    DFW, TX
    Posts
    2,423
    Thanked: 590

    Default

    congrats on the shave... remember to stretch the skin and keep a light touch, and you should avoid future bloodletting
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 07-22-2009, 04:51 AM #6
    Pabster
    Pabster is offline
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Falls Church, Virginia
    Posts
    1,101
    Thanked: 190

    Default

    Congrats on staying with it. 1 hour bleed - Yikes. I started with a very sharp and unforgiving straight blade that had a sharp spike point. Despite all the weepers and cuts, I just used cold water and TP/pressure to cure it all. I have the S-pens, but they are just collecting just. Tried them once and thought I could do a better job with the TP, cold water and pressure. Perhaps I just have thick blood which makes it all easier to manage.

    Pabster
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 07-22-2009, 08:41 AM #7
    xman
    xman is offline
    Super Shaver xman's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Lotus Land, eh
    Posts
    8,194
    Thanked: 622

    Smile Welcome, rockysopus

    Still in after an hour of blood letting, eh?*I think you might be as crazy as the rest of us.

    X
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 08-08-2009, 07:38 PM #8
    todot62
    todot62 is offline
    Senior Member todot62's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Republic of Texas
    Posts
    103
    Thanked: 9

    Default

    LOL! Great story. I think we all have a few bloodletting stories of our own!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules