Thread: Introduction for a new person looking for a nice shave

Originally Posted by livingontheedge

amen, only been at this a few weeks and allready have 4

Haha, well I am a bit frugal so I will hold off (for a while). I know having a backup will be beneficial. I went ahead and took the plunge and bought a razor. I went and bought off eBay (I don't know if this is frowned upon, but I trust my eBay instincts). It seemed like a decent price considering the strop alone is pretty nice. I couldn't find that much info on the blade, but it's an antique one (which I'm trusting the craftsmen of yesteryear) and was shave-ready and tested and all that jazz. Here are some pics of my new baby:
Frank Montanaro: Meier Straight Razor and Dovo Strop

Interesting about the comments of the shaves being made by the other supplies thouhgh, and makes me a bit sad since I didn't do much research on the soap
I just bought an Omega silver tip brush and soap/bowl to get me started. I still haven't gone out and gotten any real aftershave lotion yet either...so any suggestions there? :P

Very nice looking "weapon", Th3sandm4n!

Wouldn't it be nice if we all shared? (I would return it after a month or two.)

Welcome Th3sandm4n, I just recently joined SRP myself and I've purchased from E-Bay too.
If I might offer a bit of advice, read the info here about first shaves, it might save you some blood, (literally), sweat and tears.
About your razor, although you purchased it "shave ready", after your first shave you will need to properly strop it before your second. Stroping, done incorrectly, might make re-honing neccessary.
Good luck with your new razor.

Yeah, I have been reading the wiki. I'm going to take it REAAAAALLY slow, because the blade is pretty sharp
All the suggestions I've heard regarding this is to start off with like the sideburns and cheeks, and finish the more sensitive areas with the old safety razor. I am most concerned with my adam's apple (I have a huge, protruding one) and my mustache area, as it is pretty sensitive.

But don't worry, I'm more excited than scared

Adam's apple...

That is pretty sensitive, light skin, and is easy to cut with typical angles and motions. Stretch that thing to the right and left when shaving so the area over the AA is maybe an inch or more to the left or right. That advice always applies!

Personally, I hold my razor at a high angle when going over that spot; close to vertical. The motion is almost a scraping motion. The blade is sharp, and the hair are thin, and so this pops the hair off nicely. But, at that angle, it's pretty hard to cut yourself.

Might be totally different for you.

You'll do OK.

Hi there and welcome.

I purchased my second straight from StraightRazorDesigns. It was a Boker Edeliweisse 5/8 blade honed and ready to shave. I am of the same opinion as you; to put quality before quantity.

Just got my soap and brush in, so can't wait for the first shave tomorrow morning after a nice warm shower
I've been watching how-to's and reading on everything I can think of, so I think it should be alright.