First straight shave, went well

I figure with all the rough starts that get posted, I'll spread some good news for trepidatious newbies.

I had my first straight shave and experienced a good shave, no cuts, a few tiny weepers that didn't even require styptic. About par with what I can do using a DE. I went really slow, paid attention to relathering when things dried out, stopped at the slightest tug.

Definitely some perplexing angles/grips I need to figure out. I went a little crazy on my chin trying to get the stubborn hair with no ill effects. The mustache area is also a problem as I can't seem to get a smooth ATG pass to really get it close.

For DE guys thinking of stepping over, I feel having started with DE wet-shaving was definitely a huge help to me. Especially experience with open comb razors.

Razor: George Wostenholm & Sons I.XL English Cast Steel from DoughBoy68 newbie set

Good to hear! The chin area is always a tough spot for me too.

Great start!!! Anything around the lips must be done with extreme low pressure and patience. I too still have to be really careful around the chin, and I've been at it almost a year now.

Have fun!!!

Mike

Couple more shaves under my belt. None have gone as well as the first, and picked up a few little nicks around the chin. Still enjoying the learning process.

Hello,
the chin area is difficult. There is strongest beard I think and shape is convex. So you can not apply pressure at all.

Just go slow with no hurry. Remember to stretch your skin, it helps to cut the beard. And propably if you have some very hard spot like often are under jaws, you can move it to other position by lifting your cheek. Hope you got the point.

The beginning is always hardest. Good luck.