Thread: First Shave with new Resolver

Got my new Revisor from John today. Hit the shower, put wet towels in the microwave. Put the brush in hot water. Stropped a few times while the towels were heating up. Got the towels put on face. Got the lather going. First few strokes were great. Then things came unwound. Plan was to print a shaving manual I downloaded. Printer wouldn't print it. Didn't have my glasses on so I couldn't read the error message (menwhile lather and beard drying out). So no instructions, decided to "wing it" Long story shortened to avoid boredom. Actually got a decent shave I (got a few nicks but nothing major, due bad technique). I expect the rest will be much better with the learning curve. Proroso pre shave afterwards and Proroso After Shave. Felt great.
Round 2 tommorrow night with instructions.
Couple of observations:
Using left hand is going to take some practice
Styptic pencil burns (you guys didn't tell me about that,)

Congrats on the great shave!

I've been straight shaving seriously for about a month now and am thorougly enoying the results. Granted, I don't have the greatest technique, and a few areas on my face that I have trouble getting that super closeness on. None the less, the results are fantastic and getting better.

I couldn't agree more about that left hand I'm moderately ambidextrous, but that left handed shaving keeps throwing me curve balls. Ohh well, At least I've managed to get good coverage with only the right anyway.

Originally Posted by Popeye

Styptic pencil burns (you guys didn't tell me about that,)

Heh heh heh... is that the new initiation rite? Pssst... don't tell the new guy the styptic hurts like hell! heh heh heh snicker snicker snicker



-- Gary F.

Originally Posted by gfoster

Heh heh heh... is that the new initiation rite? Pssst... don't tell the new guy the styptic hurts like hell! heh heh heh snicker snicker snicker

Not only that, but it also doesn't taste too good and leaves a chalky texture in your mouth. Not that I eat that stuff, but I had a cut over my lip once and when I washed my face some drops of water with some styptic pencil goodness made it into my mouth... bah

I find that ice cold water takes care of most nicks quite well. Just splash it into your face repeatedly, especially on affected areas. I almost don't use the pencil any more.
I'd be happy if I didn't have to use any of these tricks one day, but I still cut myself too often... clumsy, clumsy...

Redwoood

All my cuts were bad technique. If I told you all the details you would be ROFL.
I"ll say one thing John Crowley sent that razor ready to go. I was more than a little impressed. I hit it on the strop just for good measure but it didnt' need it. I acually thought I was gonna get through it without a scratch and might have if could have got those pictures printed out.

That pencil does stop the bleeding quick. I will probably still use it. Incentive to not cut myself.

new str8 shavers get so cought up in prep and the act of shaving that they forget to vigiorously stretch the skin ahead of the razors path...tought skin will greatly reduce the number of nicks and also set up the beard for a really smooth shave

To aid in stretching the skin, use a damp wash cloth. It helps you to "get a grip"! To help with beard softening, lather up BEFORE you strop, then re-apply for the shave. Also, for nicks, try ChapStick!

RT

When I started using my straight I would start with a DE for the first over and then used the straight for the second over, I did this for about a month. I also had a straight razor lesson at Trumpers in London, and this revolutionised my shaving technique. It took me about a year to feel truly comfortable with a straight.

These days life with a straight is easy I very rarely nick my self but it does happen

For post shave I just use about 6 drops of neat Tea Tree oil, you can't go wrong, heals all cuts and nick if you have any, and also closes pours. Not for everyone but it works for me.

Peter

Thanks for the tips. Round 2 is tonight. I expect it to be much better.
I should have put a 3rd observation:
No distractions!