Thread: Take Resposiblity

I just have to rant for a second. When I first started to use a straight my wife bought me one from AOS and I sent it to be sharpened as recommended on this site. My experience was less than optional to say the least my technique and prep was horrible. I posted questions and had them answered very quickly and accurately on what I might try to fix the problems.
Lately on this site when a person new to straights has a problem they do not seem to realize that THEY are the problem, and there is a learning curve it doesn't come overnight. They seem to blame the razor not being sharp enough even though it was honed by one of the many pros on this site. I find it funny even that Lynn is not immune from newbies suggesting that maybe he had a razor fall through the cracks. I do not have my razors sharpened by Lynn as of yet but will be sending my DD's to him next time they need it.

So how about if you are new to this great way of shaving try not to blame the razor when as a newbie 99.9% of the time it is YOU who are the problem not the razor. Take some personal responsibility for your actions and follow the WIKI and the videos provided there. Only shave your sideburns until you can do it without irritation then add more of your face to the shave. My 21 year old son has started with straights and he has followed the WIKI videos and is not having a problem so far. He has been shaving the right side of his face for two weeks now and asked this morning if I thought he could add his chin in next or the left side of his face. I recommended he add the left side of the face since it is the mirror of his right. That and the chin was the hardest part for me to learn.

Anyway that's my two cents and I'm out