Uncharted Territory

I have always hated shaving, but have always been interested in the straight razor. I have only used a mach 3 and an electric. So today i took a step towards learning how to make shaving something that I don't dread doing. I decided to buy a straight razor. Here's what I bought.

MOST IMPOTANT
Lynn's dvd on shaving

DOVO Extra Hollow Ground "Singing" Razor, 5/8
honed by Lynn

Dovo extra wide two sided leather/linen strop

Soap, Mug, And Brush

I am really looking forward to learning the art! And to making my girlfriend happy with a nice smooth face apposed to the bearded mess i have now!:gl:
Been reading a lot on here and this is definitely the place to be.

:cool: I look forward to hearing of your experience man.
I'm looking for a razor that isn't too expensive to start out with.
I've been reading on here awhile and look forward to starting myself.

Telerian3

yeah picking a razor was really hard. I keep hearing great things about DOVO, My razor was 190.00 but i got it for 102.00 off of ebay almost brand new! I will keep you updated. Straight Razor all the way!

Nice kit...straight shaving will make, what used to be a chore, into something fun.
Congrats.

Mac

Way To Go
Best wishes with your shaving mate
and be careful...lol

Welcome, mate

Did you buy it in ebay from Lynn&Don? Or were you planning to send it for honing later?

Sounds you have done your homework and I hope your first shave goes well.

The fellow i bought it off of sent it to Lynn recently and only used it twice. He sold it because he doesn't have time to learn how to use it. I am really excited about shaving for the first time ever!

Ah. I understand. I should be good to go then. The only caveat is that it has been used twice by a newbie (I guess he stropped). Hopefully he has taken a good care of it, but you'll see how it is when you get it.

Welcome to SRP! It sounds like you've done your homework. It's possible that the person you bought the razor from didn't strop it properly, and it won't be as nice a shave as it would, coming straight from Lynn. OTOH it may be fine. If it doesn't shave well you'll have to assess whether it's your shaving technique or the razor. Not a big deal, you can always send it out for a hone, if need be. Sounds like you got a good deal on the razor. Congradulations and good shaving to you. :)

Welcome onboard.
It looks like you did your homework. Lynn's DVD and honing are both top quality.

Good luck.

Hola and Welcome to SRP,sounds like your off to a good start,be patient and let us know how your shave goes..:)

I Will let everyone know how it goes. Thanks to everyone for all the advice

Welcome to SRP! You'll be happy you did the proper research before starting, it should save you a lot of frustration. Keep us posted and feel free to ask any questions, you will find the members here to be extremely helpful.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Telerian3

I'm looking for a razor that isn't too expensive to start out with.

Telerian3

---

Be sure to check the classifieds here and you should be able to find a "shave ready" razor that fits your budget. Good luck.

looks like you are ready to go. be sure to take time to learn things slowly and it will progress in time and you will enjoy each and every shave. read the wiki here on correct shaving procedures. remember to prep before each shave. i usually shower prior to shaving. stretching the skin is utmost in getting a clean nick free shave. good luck and do not be afraid to ask lots of questions. everyone will be more than glad to help you get up to speed.

[QUOTE=ReardenSteel;448

Be sure to check the classifieds here and you should be able to find a "shave ready" razor that fits your budget. Good luck.
[/QUOTE]

I appreciate it. There seems to be a lot of helpful. People here :) if only all boards were so welcome. I might join more.

I found acouple I could afford but nothing like one I found already sold when I looked through the first time. Any place on there for older transactions? Sometime before I joined? Thanks in advance (n,n)b

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by zack200513

I Will let everyone know how it goes. Thanks to everyone for all the advice

---

How goes the shave? The lather? Having fun?:)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Telerian3

I appreciate it. There seems to be a lot of helpful. People here :) if only all boards were so welcome. I might join more.

I found acouple I could afford but nothing like one I found already sold when I looked through the first time. Any place on there for older transactions? Sometime before I joined? Thanks in advance (n,n)b

---

All sold items in the classifieds are removed after a week you can find old items from the B/S/T (buy sell trade now called classifieds) in the archive section of the forum

LINK

Welcome aboard!

Be guided in the WIKI, GO slow at first...take your time...

Most importantly enjoy yourself!

Sounds like your off to a good start as far as equipment goes. I also hated shaving. I avoided it at all costs. i used to get terrible razor burn and bumps. In fact thats how i started using straight razors. I had a boss breaking my stones about not being clean shaven. I started researching how to get rid of razor bumps and everything i found said use a single blade razor as in a safety or straight. Safety razors didnt seem great to me and i knew i had my great granfathers erusta razor somewhere. I found used it and then it was over. I now never have a single hair on my face. In fact if i have even a little stuble it drives me nuts. I shave with a str8 daily. I now own dozens of razors and hone all of them myself. I have completely and totaly lost my mind because when i see a razor i like ive gotta have it. Its a desease be carefull it can clean your pockets out quick. Just kidding about the last part. Take it slow, be carefull, and enjoy.

I hated shaving too...looks like I'm not the only one. I would go a week at a time without shaving and then when I did, I would use an old M3 razor that I kept alive because it infuriated me to spend $20 on shaving supplies every couple months.

+1 to what everyone else is saying...take it slow. I think my first shave (just two weeks ago) was a nearly one-hour affair. Now I'm down to 15-20 minutes for two passes.

well my shaving is going pretty good. I am shaving with both hands and have only cut myself once. Funny thing is now that i am doing this, I am wanting to shave really bad. It also seems to me that my hair is growing faster now, maybe an illusion though.:)