No longer a Straight Razor virgin

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10-02-2011, 09:08 PM
pritesh

No longer a Straight Razor virgin

So I've had my straight for a week or so now.

Today I gave it my first shot. Making lather in a bowl is hard i need more practice. I'm using Taylors of Old Bond Street cream and when I make the lather is does not last long and neither does it create very much. Anyway to the shave itself.

The prep: Soaked the brush in hot water for a few minutes before making lather then lathered up and placed a hot towel on my face for 30seconds. Wiped the lather off and then back on again with the hot towel for another 30seconds.

To the shave. Lathered up and straight in with the shave. One side seems to be easier then the other. The chin and mustache area i would say was the toughest areas.

Post shave. Round the face with the alum stone and some areas really do sting! The washed my face with cold water. Finished with a little bit of E45 cream.

Overall I was happy with the shave and will continue to shave with a straight for years to come.

Now as a novice to straight razor you would expect nicks and cuts.

For a bit of fun: I managed to cut myself and nick myself, but where?

No prizes but just for a bit of fun. If no one guess by the weekend I shall reveal.

EDIT: My Shaving kit can be seen here
10-02-2011, 09:28 PM
ace

I'm going to go with the moustache area.
10-02-2011, 09:47 PM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace

I'm going to go with the moustache area.

Nope. Was that for a nick or a cut? Try again...
10-02-2011, 10:57 PM
asj1991

I'm going to take a shot at this and guess.... hmmmm... Maybe a cut on the neck right at or below the jawline on your non-dominant hand's side
10-02-2011, 11:09 PM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by asj1991

I'm going to take a shot at this and guess.... hmmmm... Maybe a cut on the neck right at or below the jawline on your non-dominant hand's side

No. No cuts or nicks to the neck.
10-02-2011, 11:10 PM
Krodor

I sliced the back of my middle finger last week. I'm gonna go with one of the digits.
10-02-2011, 11:12 PM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krodor

I sliced the back of my middle finger last week. I'm gonna go with one of the digits.

Nope but not far off.
10-02-2011, 11:35 PM
MickR

The thumb, or your ear are my two goes at this. I only say thumb as you hinted that it may have been hand related.

Mick
10-02-2011, 11:37 PM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

The thumb, or your ear are my two goes at this. I only say thumb as you hinted that it may have been hand related.

Mick

Not the thumb.
10-02-2011, 11:48 PM
ace

I'll go with the palm area for $200.
10-02-2011, 11:53 PM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace

I'll go with the palm area for $200.

Nope. lol your going to have to raise the stake.
10-03-2011, 12:14 AM
ace

No problem. You weren't wearing shoes and dropped the razor on your foot for $500.
10-03-2011, 12:24 AM
pcg

Can't be his foot. He's too lighthearted about the matter! I'm gonna guess he cut his finger when accidentally brushing it with the blade.
10-03-2011, 01:02 AM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace

No problem. You weren't wearing shoes and dropped the razor on your foot for $500.

LOL I had flip flops on. Nope my feet are well.
10-03-2011, 01:04 AM
ace

I'm going to go for the daily double for $1000 and say your pinky finger.
10-03-2011, 01:04 AM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcg

Can't be his foot. He's too lighthearted about the matter! I'm gonna guess he cut his finger when accidentally brushing it with the blade.

Well done pcg, yes I cut the tip of my finger... boy does it bleed some. There was more blood then pain. More so it demonstrates how very sharp these objects are. Light pressure with one of these and it will cut you.
10-03-2011, 01:06 AM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace

I'm going to go for the daily double for $1000 and say your pinky finger.

Oh so very close but it was the finger next to my index finger. Well done for the effort.
10-03-2011, 01:08 AM
pritesh

Whose going to guess right where i nicked myself? Is it going to be ace? Or is pcg going to get two in a row?
10-03-2011, 01:09 AM
pcg

That was an easy guess for me as I've done the same thing (during my first week of shaving with a straight). And yes, amazing blood!
10-03-2011, 01:14 AM
ace

Index finger?
Middle finger?
The ring finger?
10-03-2011, 01:14 AM
pcg

Index, in my case.
10-03-2011, 01:21 AM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace

Index finger?
Middle finger?
The ring finger?

Middle finger for me.
10-03-2011, 01:24 AM
ace

So I win, right? When can I expect to get my money? I need a new car.
10-03-2011, 01:27 AM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace

So I win, right? When can I expect to get my money? I need a new car.

Gotta give it to you for trying. As said in my original post theres no prizes its all for fun. You're a great sport!
10-03-2011, 01:31 AM
ace

Quote:

Originally Posted by pritesh

Gotta give it to you for trying. As said in my original post theres no prizes its all for fun. You're a great sport!

Oh great! Now I have to keep driving that beat up '62 Chevy I've been trying to unload. Well, at least it's got a 327 and a 4-speed.
10-03-2011, 09:01 AM
pritesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace

Oh great! Now I have to keep driving that beat up '62 Chevy I've been trying to unload. Well, at least it's got a 327 and a 4-speed.

Keep old of it, make sure you look after it and before you know it will become a classic and start going up in value...