Thread: Broken Through, I've 'partially' done It!

Yes, I have! I'm. very excited!!!

I am new to straight shaving, and I had all the problems of a new guy. I can shave great in small parts but not the whole face. But tonight I shaved, and it changed...

I know it takes a rather steep learning curve to shave with an SR. But tonight was different...

I have been getting rather discouraged lately. Spending $300 on a single blade (Dovo Prima Klang) and finding out that it has flaws. (the blade hits the scales on the way in or out). Not too shabby for $300 ey? (being sarcastic)

That alone makes me piss mad. But I tried what I learned here. I watched videos, and read so many articles and posts. But...

There were two things that made it seem impossible...

1) The Neck
2) The Chin

I thought I could not overcome this. (Past injuries to my hand) and being unsteady. I tried and tried. So much blood shed. But I learned something new I never thought I would.

Don't be afraid of the blade, hey that rhymes!... I prepped my shave and started. But when I got to my neck, the usual hesitance occurred. I tried a bit, then stopped as no hair was removed.

Well, I finally said F**K It, and did it. For the FIRST time, I understand what a 'singing blade' means. I just went for it, I figured the worst was a cut. I scraped along the neck on my left side, the blade hummed away, and when it was done, No Hair! (or nicks). Small step for some, mile high leap for me. I guess you just have to push on through at first. (in my case two white wine spritzers)

I guess anyone really can learn with time. Now to move on to the chin.

And I do truly recommend for those of you in Toronto, or GTA to contact MAXI on this forum. He has been there to teach me so much. Plus gave the blade a super edge.

congrats! I had many new guy mistakes...and there are times I still get a little heavy handed on the neck.

It's true, straight razors can smell fear. And when they do they can see a trembling hand coming a mile away, then bloodshed ensues....

In all seriousness it does take a confident shaving stroke to achieve a smooth, bloodless shave. Congrats, you're on the way!

Originally Posted by Ryan82

It's true, straight razors can smell fear. And when they do they can see a trembling hand coming a mile away, then bloodshed ensues....

In all seriousness it does take a confident shaving stroke to achieve a smooth, bloodless shave. Congrats, you're on the way!

Too bad it took white wine to give me that courage to push through though. (I would NOT recommend ANY newbie drink before putting a blade to your face). I know I'm a professional (drinker that is)

But seriously, It's not so much fear, it's unwillingness, I would put the blade to my neck and move down very 'choppy'ish'. Start and Stop sort of thing. Not until I just glided through did it finally shave. If I can learn anyone can. Anyone...

Bravo Kippo!! Well Done!!

It gets alot better from here. Enjoy every shave!