Thread: First real shave

Jim,

I know how you feel. I'm only 3 shaves in, but each day it keeps getting better! The first time I saw the edge Lynn put on my DOVO Bismarck I got that going-over-the-big hill-on-the-roller-coaster feeling. That being said, just relax, breathe in, breath out, pick out some of your favorite relaxing music, take your time. As Obie told me, "embrace the experience" and "piece o' cake". Once you actually put the razor to your skin an make that first pass, you'll wonder why you were so apprehensive - I know I did.

Let us know how the first shave goes.

Greg A.

Originally Posted by wirehog

Congrats on your 1st shave. I haven't done it yet and to tell the truth I'm a little nervous. Hmm, I didn't think about the hand switch. Going to have to watch more videos and gleam some techniques. Hope I can find one with a left-handed shaver.

Cheers,
Jim

Congrats on your first shave with a straight razor. Believe me, it will only get better with time and experience.

You can expect some bumps in the road when you don't achieve the shave you desired or nick yourself a bit more than expected. Don't worry too much about that, though. Just go slow, focus and take care around those areas of your face that you have identified as difficult to shave.

Take care--and smooth shaving.

Lol, I use scary-sharp blades all the time with my woodcarving but I have a safety glove and thumb guard on. I had contemplated if a nose and ear guard might be in order for my first go around. In reality though, I think I will be ok. I'll just take it slow and enjoy the experience. The relaxing music and cappuccino are good ideas too. I'm actually getting excited.

P.S. just found out my order hasn't shipped yet, so I have a little more time to study. Wow, I need to control my enthusiasm, for I had a fleeting, stupid idea to practice with one of the woodcarving knifes in the mean time. But I thought better of it.

Happy shaves,
Jim

Good start. Take it slow and easy.

Enthusiasm is good! Practicing with wood-carving knives...probably not. Although I'm going to be practicing my stropping tonight with a butter knife!

I'm glad to hear you're getting excited, I definitely was, and still am.

Enjoy the anticipation.

Greg