I want to thank-you for shaking up my impression of the blind. I've been straight shaving for exactly one year and through the whole time I though of the old days when there were no safety razors and what conditions men might be in that would make it impossible for them to shave. Total blindness was one of them. I'm so glad I was wrong.

The advice given so far is spot on IMHO. I would only add that a wire edge will also cause great irritation, but you're not there with a shave ready razor from Tony.

To respond to a few things you said;

Quote Originally Posted by Toddo
Of course, now I'll have to strop for the first time for my next shave.
That could be part of your problem as well. Even though Tony stropped that razor before sending it to you, you need to strop immediately before each shave.

Quote Originally Posted by Toddo
I do plan to investigate further product, and it sounds like I could stand to use some Witch Hazel astringent.
I like it.

Please keep in touch with how it's going. You're a fantastic inspiration.

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