Originally Posted by U.S.Marines
I just recieved my starter kit from Tony. :) Service was fast and he was very helpful. The enclosed directions answered some of the questions I had in regards to the finer points of stropping. I'm very pleased with what I recieved.
I have shaved twice so far. It is pretty time consuming as I'm obviously just starting, but I know speed will come with time and experience. Today I shaved for about 25 minutes and did an ok job. The only areas that are giving me somewhat of a problem is my chin, and I haven't tried to shave the moustache yet. I'm pleased to report I only nicked myself two or three times, and very minor at that. And in my defense on of the nicks was the result of a small scar on my chin.
My 12 yo son was pretty intrigued by the straight razor. He thought it was pretty cool "like the mafia". So far so good, I won't say I'm a fanatic yet, but that too will perhaps come in time. Tony's directions coupled with this forum and a nice phone conversation I had with Charlie made my first shave bloodless, yes the nicks I recieved were today, my second day of shaving.