Thread: Here we go.....

Jeff,

I'm confident you'll do fine. Just remember to breathe

Greg

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Originally Posted by Michiganman

Thanks guys.. I appreciate the support. I think I am going to give it another try tonight. I look pretty manly with a big scabbed over gash on my face... Lets try for another one tonight!!! ha ha ha... Hope not... Going to try and get some music on tonight and take my time a bit more. I think I rushed the other night due to the anticipation. I will let you guys know how I do.


David..
I think I may try switching hands in order to do each side of my face.. Not sure yet... I am usually not very good with my left hand so we will see. I may give it a try. What do most people do? Do they switch hands or try to do everything with their dominate hand?

I am out in public during the day dealing with customers.. I am an insurance appraiser for a large insurance company. Over the past few days I have had a few people ask me what happened and I tell them the truth. Once I explain that the cut is from a "straight razor" as opposed to a "Safety razor" they seem to show alot more interest, ask questions, and then start in with the "your crazy buddy" or "you had better get used to cuts like that"... I just chuckle... lol

Thanks again.. Jeff

I can't really say what everyone does relative to dominant hand shaving. I came very naturally to me. Give it a try.

I would suggest trying to learn to use both hands. Works for me.

As far as the sliced up face goes, look at the up-side of it...

a) I have been at this for 1 1/2 years and have sliced myself more than enough times. They all healed with no scars. Its a clean cut (face is covered with soap), with a sharp edge, and there's no skin missing. Just watch to make sure you don't get any infection. Lots of us will rub in a little polysporin on a cut to speed healing and help prevent infection.

b) the cuts are battles scars to be proud of! You are doing something "dangerous" that most guys (and ladies) are afraid to try, and you are mastering a new skill. The cuts will serve to be a conversation starter so you can expound on the new experience to people!

One thing in the Wiki I found very helpfull was Dr Chris Moss's guide book "the art of the straight razor shave". its here : http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...azor-Shave.pdf

Hey Jeff,

Haven't heard from you in a few days. How are the shaves going?