Had a very MANLY day.......

Well I started the day with a straight razor shave. It went well, it was my first. I really only did the cheeks and started on my neck decided to quit while I was ahead NO CUTS/NICKS/WEEPERS. :)

I figured out that my idea of going a few days w/o shaving prior to my first shave was not a good one. My beard is really thick and it was a little grabby the razors is probly too sharp. Bob Keyes restored it, and it is very sharp. I also realized that I need more water in the soap than I have been using. Suceeded, with a ton of suds.

All in all it seems that there is a bunch for me to learn and I'm pretty sure it is going to be fun.

Also my T. Miller strop came in.... Damn that thing is pretty. Almost hate to use it.

To finish out the day I went to the gun range :gwh: and threw about 400 rounds down range in various calibers (.40, 5.56, and 12gauge) it went well. I'm also drinking some Johnny Black on the rocks right now.

Today was pretty damn good.

:tu

Congrats on the good day. Sounds manly to me :mace:

Keep working on it, and enjoy your journey!

:gl:

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Originally Posted by firefighter

Well I started the day with a straight razor shave. It went well, it was my first. I really only did the cheeks and started on my neck decided to quit while I was ahead NO CUTS/NICKS/WEEPERS. :)

I figured out that my idea of going a few days w/o shaving prior to my first shave was not a good one. My beard is really thick and it was a little grabby the razors is probly too sharp. Bob Keyes restored it, and it is very sharp. I also realized that I need more water in the soap than I have been using. Suceeded, with a ton of suds.

All in all it seems that there is a bunch for me to learn and I'm pretty sure it is going to be fun.

Also my T. Miller strop came in.... Damn that thing is pretty. Almost hate to use it.

To finish out the day I went to the gun range :gwh: and threw about 400 rounds down range in various calibers (.40, 5.56, and 12gauge) it went well. I'm also drinking some Johnny Black on the rocks right now.

Today was pretty damn good.

:tu

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Is that possible?
Manly days are awesome.

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Originally Posted by firefighter

Well I started the day with a straight razor shave. It went well, it was my first. I really only did the cheeks and started on my neck decided to quit while I was ahead NO CUTS/NICKS/WEEPERS. :)

I figured out that my idea of going a few days w/o shaving prior to my first shave was not a good one. My beard is really thick and it was a little grabby the razors is probly too sharp. Bob Keyes restored it, and it is very sharp. I also realized that I need more water in the soap than I have been using. Suceeded, with a ton of suds.

All in all it seems that there is a bunch for me to learn and I'm pretty sure it is going to be fun.

Also my T. Miller strop came in.... Damn that thing is pretty. Almost hate to use it.

To finish out the day I went to the gun range :gwh: and threw about 400 rounds down range in various calibers (.40, 5.56, and 12gauge) it went well. I'm also drinking some Johnny Black on the rocks right now.

Today was pretty damn good.

:tu

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Razors, Guns, and my dear friend Mr. Walker...it sounds like it was a great day! Cheers!

Very nice man day! I don't think the length of the beard should be a problem for you, check this dude's beard out. Comes off pretty easy.

YouTube - Straight Razor Shave Demonstration - A Quick and Easy "Watch and Then Try it at Home!" Tutorial

Black Label, rocks... Don't you know it's polite to share? :beer1: (We need a whiskey smiley, stat!)

I did a quick search and a couple guys said that if the blade was too sharp it would grab a little.... Doesn't make too much sense to me but what do I know this was my first 1/2 a shave. lol The beard was about 3 or 4 days of stubble, my beard is like wire pretty tough and thick. It's the only thing I can think of.

I did a super hot shower, hot brush, hot lather, let it sit for a couple of minutes after working it in for a while, put more on started to shave ran about a 20*-30* angle. It just grabbed on me. IDK am I doing something wrong?

That sounds like one hell of a good day. Hope tomorrow is its equal.

David

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Originally Posted by Alembic

That sounds like one hell of a good day. Hope tomorrow is its equal.

David

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Well I plan on shaving again and a friend of mine called and he wants to go shooting tomorrow..... Might just do a Back to Back. LOL

I usually know it is going to be manly day when I start the day peeing standing up. :)

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I usually know it is going to be manly day when I start the day peeing standing up. :)

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NICE! LOL :)

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I usually know it is going to be manly day when I start the day peeing standing up. :)

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:roflmao That's funny

Oh man! Manly day indeed! It has been a while since I took the old 1911 out. I may have to follow suit soon!

Very awesome on the straight shave! Sounds like you are off to a great start with your straight razor there firefighter. Congrats on your manly day.

Gratz on the manly day, sounds like fun.