Thread: 2 under the belt, many more to come!

I must say that this is something I wish I would have tried sooner. Today I have gotten more compliments on my skin and just how healthy it looks form people 28 to 68. However I beg to disagree with them becuase I'm still in training. The first shave went okay, I pulled some hairs because of the angle I was using and afraid I would cut myself. I got a little bit a razor burn, but all in all it went well. Then today, I hopped out of the shower and went to town. It was allot more pleasant because I got the intoxicating butter spread on bread sound and not pulling. I still got a little rash and a couple of nicks, but I was overly happy with the results which apparently look better to the other people too. I've been waiting a day between shaves as to let an irratation go down. Usually I'll go ahead and strop the razor the night before to have it ready the next morning. This is a very self fullfilling thing to do, and also much easier than I had anticipated. Going forwards getting to the the neck line and the chin will be my next task. On a side note, my Dad gave me an old KeenKutter that was my great uncles that I'm sending to Bob's Razors for a good resotration and sharpening. My great uncle was my best friend growing up and I can't wait to have something he used daily to be able to bring back the memories of him.

Good stuff man, as your technique improves you should reach a level of shaving where you're getting great control and super smooth shaves at the end of it! It's possible if your razor is pulling hairs it needs a sharpen, or touch up, but it could also be your technique as you're new?

I'd recommend getting an Alum Block to use after shaving, can help with reducing irritation. But usually irritation is a sign that you're shaving too close and taking off a layer of skin in the process. Geo Trumper skin food is a great remedy for that I found in the early days!

It just keeps getting better from here.

Welcome to SRP! Take it slowly and soon you will find that you shaves will be better and better!
Also it's great that you managed to find something from your ancestors, not everyone so lucky

Originally Posted by Bonbon

Welcome to SRP! Take it slowly and soon you will find that you shaves will be better and better!

LOTS of truth to that.

I started back into wet shaving after a 30 year hiatus just last summer. Started using a straight razor around December.

I haven't looked back.

I like the ritual, time spent with my face, the way my face feels after shaving, and am still trying to talk my 18 year old son (an electric shaver)
into this. Time is valuable, but shaving one's face shouldn't be hurried through.

Enjoy, and welcome to the club.

Welcome to SRP, the think only cet better