First Shave, finally!

At last, I have finally been able to have my first straight razor shave. And with minimal harm to my person no less. Just the one nicked spot and a tricky situation around the goatee.

The shave wasn't perfect, which I assume to be down to the angle I held the blade. The movement was smooth, no tugging on hairs, but my face still feels rough when I rub my cheek against the grain. I didn't end up in the emergency room so I'm happy with how it went. If I have any questions it would be this: Are Alum blocks made concentrated witchcraft?

I won't lie, I was a little concerned about the red line that appeared on my face during the tricky situation around my goatee. The one thing I hadn't accounted for in my preparations was the possibility of someone hammering on the bathroom door. Perhaps instead of acquiring a decent strop and brush, my time will be better devoted to making a "Danger! Straight Razor Shaving In Progress" sign.

But my fears were unwarranted; a mere rub of the alum block and a stinging sensation later, and the cut was gone. It was as if it had been erased from existence by some form of devilry.

I look forwarded to my next shave, which will be far more careful, and will begin by politely explaining the dangers of surprising someone that has a blade to their face by hammering on doors. :deal:

Congratulations on your first straight shave! At this stage, anything short of a bloodbath is good. The small bit of stubble left behind is pretty normal, and you'll be tidying that up in short order with improved technique.

Welcome to SRP and congrats on the first shave. Sounds like a pretty normal First Shave with a minor nick and a bit of stubble. Especially because you did the whole fact with all the hard spots. Its easier to learn on just the cheeks and neck which dont quite require the blade control skills around the mouth an in your case some facial hair.

Definitely get that hammering door thing taken care of. It's the same feeling as when you're in the bathroom sitting down and someone hammers on the door. You tense :)

Sounds like your shave went pretty good. Alum can be a good friend from time to time.

+1 to what Ace said. The best advice I've received is to give it time and enjoy the ride. Welcome to SRP!