Just finished my first attempt at straight razor shaving. I say attempt because I can't really count it at a "shave". I had to go back afterwards and clean everything up with a 10 cent bic. I can certainly see how the learning curve on this is pretty big. I can say however, that this first attempt will Not be my last. I will definitely read up a little more and watch a few more videos before the next round.

Since I found this forum, I've read many post about other first attempts with straight razor shaving (some good, some bad). All I know is that I've never experienced anything like it. It hurt like hell and, to be honest, it was pretty brutal. I managed a nice little slice under my nose and one on the jawline, along with a couple other nicks here and there. I am proud to say that I tried. I know that there are many that never made it that far. Hats off to those that stayed with this until you became "good". I can only hope that, one day, I join your ranks.

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