best shave ever!

I am still very new to straight razor shaving and I have been using a dovo shavette to sharpen my skills. Today I had the closest most comfortable shave i have ever had. I have been looking at every piece of advice and every video I could get my hands on. Before today my shaves were ok, better than when I was using my fusion power but not exilent. I just thought it was my overall technieque.

I decided to look at every element of my shaving to determine what I was doing wrong. My blade was sharp so there was no problems there. My pre shave prep was changed. I decided to start shaving after I take a shower instead of before. I also started using conditioner to help soften the hair.

Next I looked at how I was making my lather. I think that was were my biggest problem was. The lather always seemed to dry. It took a few try's but I got it figured out.

Then I looked at my blade angle and it was good as far as I could determine. Likewise for my face streching.

Lastly, I started using pre shave oil mixed with vitamin e. The funny thing is it's meant to be used as a pre shave for electric shavers but, it works.

The result of all this was a flawless bbs shave with no skin irritation! I was even able to shave against the grain which is something I had never been able to do before, ever.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone here for sharing their knowledge and for allowing noobs like me to experience such a wonderful shave! Now I know I will never go back to my five bladed razor

I hear ya bud!..im into it for 3 months and inching my way to BBS touching up with my norelco electric machine..small spots..it only gets easier as yer hands conform to yer blade (or visa versa)

pcdad

Thanks for sharing your excitement. Your write up sounds alot like my learning curve. Keep up the great progress!

Pabster