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04-10-2010, 12:18 PM #1
first shave...no good
Well, this morning I performed my first straight razor shave. I was expecting to be delighted with how easily the razor glided over the skin, leaving behind nothing but super-smoothness. But instead, I was somewhat disappointed. My new razor pulled the entire way down on both cheeks (WTG). I tried a bit near the chin but didn't have the gall to keep going and ended up finishing the shave with my mach3.
For those of you who have switched from safety razors, remember how it felt when it was getting time to change your blade? It didn't glide smoothly or cut well...it pulled. Well that's how the straight razor felt this morning. Pulling down my entire face and tearing (instead of shaving) the hair. It was horribly rough everywhere until I switched back to my m3, which allowed my to finish smooth & clean.
Now I know your first instinct is to tell me to sharpen/strop the razor. It must be dull, etc. BUT I purchased this blade not more than 1 week ago from hi_bud_gl and he said it was honed, stropped, and truly shave ready. Judging from the reputation he has on SRP, I am inclined to believe him.
Have I read the first shave wiki? Yes.
Have I watched videos of the straight razor shave? Yes.
Pulling my skin taught? Yes.
I use Proraso soap and an Omega boar's bristle brush. I know these are somewhat low quality compared to what some of you use, but I have used them for safety razor shaves and am able to work the soap into a nice foaming lather, that allows effortless gliding on my skin.
I'm trying to keep 15 degrees between the blade and the skin....What am I doing wrong?
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hi_bud_gl (04-12-2010), raptorv562 (04-11-2010)