Low Country Barber

[LowCountryBarber]

Hi Gang,

I must post because I am quite excited with today's shave. Some who read will remember me from the Chat last Wednesday night.

My first experience was awful, as i mentioned too many of you on the chat. I told you I have been shaving others with a straight for years and I am just starting to shave myself with a straight razor, and why is it harder to shave myself? Well, based on tonight's shave, it was the angle.

I guess when I am shaving patrons it is easier to shave with the right angle but when I tried shaving on me I thought the angle was right but apparently it was not. Tonight I tried steepening the angle and I must say it was the best shave ever. Compared to anything I have ever used. I still have some areas to work on and I am still waiting for my REAL straight razor ( i used a shavette) but for my second shave I think it is awesome.

Well thanks guys for the tips and I will keep you posted. I am new hear so sorry about not being able to name the ones who assisted me in the chat the other night but you know who you are.

THANKS,

Brent

[JokiJo]

Congratulations! I knew a steeper angle would help, especially on your chin. Just wait till get a real straight with some good balance. I'm glad to hear it went well, you'll be amazed of the difference with a genuine straight.

[gugi]

welcome to the forums bret!
glad to hear it's coming along

[holli4pirating]

Glad to hear shave #2 was better for you. I'm sure you'll find that they get better and better as you go along.

[Joed]

Welcome to SRP Bret! Shaving other you have a view of what you are doing and the angle of your blade. When shaving yourself you loose a lot of the visual monitoring and have to rely more on the feel of the shave and the feel of the razor in your hand. When I started shaving with straights I had the same problem w/ angle. I had my wife watch me shave and note when my angle got too far out. I practiced trying to be more conscious of the angle in the spots I couldn't see as well and developed a 'feel' for the razor in my hand for the proper angle. I still have CarrieM watch me from time to time to see if I am drifting away in any spots. I wear glasses and shave w/o them. For me I just look to be sure I am not going to cut anything off and the rest of the shave is by feel, especially on hot sticky days when I have sweat getting into my eyes.

Good luck!

[Deryan]

Hola and Welcome to SRP