My first shave; experienced trouble. :c
Hello, Straightrazorplace. My name is Suff. I recently purchased the beginners pack from Dovo, as I thought it would be more wise to start off with a pack and work my way up depending on how I liked it and such. I'm 18, so I do not have a "beard"; I prefer to keep myself shaven, but these safety-razors are killing my face.. My face is always red, full of cuts, etc, so I thought perhaps I would try straight-razor shaving.
Well.. I am disappointed, but perhaps it is my fault. Below is the razor that arrived with the pack.
Dovo Best Quality, Half Hollow Carbon Steel, 5/8" | RoyalShave
After some hesitation, (and removing hair from my leg), I began shaving the left side of my face.
I held the blade at the proper angle, and tried to allow the blade to do the work, but it was difficult. It felt like it was tugging. I now have little cuts all over my cheek, I assumed that perhaps I stropped incorrectly or perhaps the blade wasn't as honed as it should be. I tried to shave upwards, against the grain; but it simply would not cut it. It feels a little smoother I suppose, but I am still able to feel hair as I feel my cheek. It isn't the "babysoft experience" I was expecting. :/.
Is it possible that the blade isn't sufficiently honed? If so; who should I contact to have it properly honed?
Is it possible that I didn't strop it properly? I performed thirty full around's.
Is it the blade itself?
Sincerely,
Suff
Thanks! :)
link to the pack.
http://www.royalshave.com/p/407-070/