Thread: First attempt at shaving

Originally Posted by trewornan

When I shave atg I sometimes actually touch my skin with the razors spine because I'm using such a flat angle - you physically can''t use too flat an angle. Anyway, that's what I think is the key to atg - YMMV.

I will try that next time. I sent it out to get fixed and rehoned after I nicked the blade today. So we will see how she does once the razor gets back home.

Originally Posted by kd7skx

I think it changed. I only have one free hone with a new razor.

Brian

Nope, deal is still on.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/vendo...r-designs.html

You mentioned getting another razor while your current one is off to get freshened up, so I mentioned this awesome deal as something to take advantage of if you were to get a new razor.

Yup you were right about the deal, didnt know about it being a holiday special. I put it too good use and got the Black Micarta Dovo. Just got it in the mail today.

I will say not shaving for a few days I lost a little technique. I had a bit of a blood bath going on after the shave. I think I didnt do enough stretching and too much pressure. Over all thought I felt that is cut thru the whiskers better than my other razor.

So I will do some more practice with the new razor and will report back.

Brian

Well shave 11 and 12 were very productive. Thank you all for your help. With stretching and pressure watching I have gotten a decent shave with minimal discomfort.

I did try buffeting a little bit and it seemed to really help out on my neck and chin. Very close shave on my chin tonight.

I forgot about pressure on the 12th shave a bit, but not too much razor burn as a result.

Thanks again. I feel much better after these last shaves, had fun for once.

Brian

Good on ya Brian, sounds like you're getting there. And the clan of the razor is starting to grow too huh?!


Mick

Well I think things are getting more consistant. This week marks the first month of straight shaving. Had shave 13 today with pretty much the same results as last time. Came out nice and smooth.

The big difference this time was, time. I took almost a half hour on the actual shave. There was zero burn, only a small couple blood spots on my chin, and the aftershave didnt kick my butt.

So I think I am going to stop posting on this thread as it has been a good run, but has served its purpose.

I will just be using my blog for my shaving experience thus forth.

You guys are the best, been very helpful in getting me started on what I hope to be a life long shaving experience.

Now to start working on perfecting the every day shave.

Thanks again.

Brian

It was great reading about your learning adventure. I too found that after my first dozen shaves, the learning curve leveled off some. Things still get better, but not at the same pace as your first few shaves.

I've been following your blog and will continue to do so.



Mick