Thread: Starting Out

I'm puttin' on the foil, Coach!

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Puck boy! PUCK BOY!!!

Yes. Quite.

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

That brings back fond memories...

Yep!! But I bet there's a lot of them that wish it'd bring back some teeth!!

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

Yep!! But I bet there's a lot of them that wish it'd bring back some teeth!!

Yeah, it does! That's OK, my new plate fits pretty well now.

Originally Posted by roughkype

Howdy,

This is a great thread; I just followed a reference to it from another post. Parker, I bought a razor from Scott a couple of years ago, an unusual grind and a tremendous shaver, and it arrived with a fantastic edge. Also bone scales, like yours.

My stock advice (in fact, maybe I'll put it in a signature line now that they're back) is to use only the pressure it takes to scrape off your shaving lather. With a properly sharp blade, like the one you have or will soon have, that's all the pressure it takes to remove the hair. New folks often put too much pressure on the blade, and that's the road to razor burn.

Best wishes to you!

Will try this. I think I might get my razor tomorrow Just got a styptic pencil, just incase

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Will try this. I think I might get my razor tomorrow Just got a styptic pencil, just incase

Remember Parker, less than 10 stitches doesn't count!

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Will try this. I think I might get my razor tomorrow Just got a styptic pencil, just incase

LOL, and not at you, but me! I think I'm about as anxious about this as you are. I guess it's because I have 17 and 14 year old grandsons that I want to pass my razors and hones, and expertise on to, but really don't get the chance too. I don't think you'll have a problem with razor burn, but be very careful of using a steep angle with razor. Start almost flat with the angle of the blade to the face and work up to a steeper angle as needed. Doesn't work well to start with a steep angle and trying to work down because you will cut yourself!! Keep us posted!!

Good Luck, and Good Shaving.

Howard

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Remember Parker, less than 10 stitches doesn't count!

Yes yes maple, I know

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

LOL, and not at you, but me! I think I'm about as anxious about this as you are. I guess it's because I have 17 and 14 year old grandsons that I want to pass my razors and hones, and expertise on to, but really don't get the chance too. I don't think you'll have a problem with razor burn, but be very careful of using a steep angle with razor. Start almost flat with the angle of the blade to the face and work up to a steeper angle as needed. Doesn't work well to start with a steep angle and trying to work down because you will cut yourself!! Keep us posted!!

Good Luck, and Good Shaving.

Howard

Do you think I could get away with flat angle? Of maybe like 5-10 degrees? But yea, I will most definitely keep you posted. If I get it tomorrow, there will be pics for sure!
Parker

Parker:
A truly flat angle will do nothing for you. 5-10 degrees is about right for beginners.

And if all else fails, try a 90 degree angle!