Thread: First Shave (kinda intimidating)

+1 on what Dave said...i.e., get a good hone...you're not sharpening a knife . Even though the principle is similar, equipment is different

Don't worry about the anxiety...it quickly disappears and you conquer that fear.

Originally Posted by dave5225

The anxiety will quickly go away after a few more shaves . Keep your skin stretched tight , your blade angle on the low side , and don't press the edge into your skin . Don't worry about the BBS until you have some more experience . You must be pretty good at honing to be able to get your razor shaving sharp , using ceramic rods , and stropping on a belt . That proves that it's not what you use , but how well you use what you have , is the key to success . However , you may want to consider getting a decent finishing hone , and a nice strop sometime in the future . I think you're off to a great start , and I wish you the best .

Just stick with it and the anxiety will quickly disappear. Sounds like you are off to a good start. Keep us posted.