Complete newbie success story

I have been fascinated with straight razors ever since I was a child watching my granddad shave with his fathers straight. 3 weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and go from the generic cartridge razor directly to a straight. I poured over all the information I could and watched countless videos while I should have been working. I was addicted before I had even laid steel to skin. I was looking at several razors and kits to purchase when my wonderful girlfriend beat me to the punch and bought me a shave ready dovo razor with strop, bowl, cream and brush for my birthday.

I gleefully prepared for my first shave. I had a complete kit from AoS and began to strop my razor as my brush soaked. The lather felt absolutely amazing compared to the canned gel I was used to. I placed blade to skin and just went for it. My research and my memories of my grandfather must have guided me since I completed 3 passes without a single nick or any burn at all. And best of all, my face was smoother than I have ever been able to get with a cartridge razor.

I just wanted to share my story and thank everyone of you here that helped me on starting this new journey.

Now that is a success first straight shave story for sure, congrats!

Welcome to SRP!

You are the poster child for read the Wiki and watch the videos.

Good to hear that you like art of shaving. Congratulations!

Way to go!! That sounds like a good start.

Welcome to SRP and thanks for sharing a really positive story instead of telling us your adventures at the hatchet fight without your hatchet !:tu......Your adventure will play a positive role for the new guys coming to SRP.....Congrats..!