First straight razor shave insights
Hi everyone! iīve just had my first straight razor shave with my brand new dovo bismark 6/8, srd vetiver shaving soap and omega setola brush.
i have some insights on the experience:
1. it was something i was looking forward to do since i bough my razor from srd. i have to make an effort not to soccumb to it and rush straight into the shaving proces. i took my time and kind of followed a mental checklist of things to do before i shave. it all ended up quiet well. it was very enjoyable
2.stropping is not as difficult as i though it would be: after reading the forums, i though it would be trickier. i cant say right now if im doing it 100/100 right, but i did not nick or cut the strop and the bladeīs edge seems unafected. i was very slow and thorough while at it. i think that might be one of the keys to succesfull stroping.
3. the blade is SHARP: sharp with capital leters. i could not believe how easily it removed the hair. i managed not tu nick my face. however, razor burn happened. nothing too terrible, but the pain was there. i think it did not irritate my face as much as the gillette mach 3 i used to use did, but i thought it would hurt a bit less.
4. i enjoyed it from beginning till end: it took up preparation an a great deal of concentration, but i think thatīs the fun of shaving this way
5. results are subpar: having shaven wtg and atg, i could not manage to achieve results similar to the ones i used to get with my mach 3. i have to improve my technique, obviously
6. shaving the moustache is tricky. i could not get that part right and retouched with the gillette.
feel free to make recomendations, they will certainly be welcome
greeting to all from Buenos Aires, Argentina
happy shaving
First straight razor shave insights
It's good to see you didn't rush into it and cut yourself up, & that you didn't get discouraged when you had to touch up with the Gillette. You should get the hang of it pretty quick.