Thread: 1 full shave done

So today (being reasonably awake compared to first test run) i tried the first full shave...3 passes and all... and it went better than i expected.... 3 small nicks on throat and some razorburn also on throat region.
nowhere near the smoothest shave yet, but i have no skill at all yet

the technique? non existent (but at least somewhat shaky )

think i have some trouble with the lather consistency. I used MWF and i get it either too dry or too wet..... well near the end of the shave it seemed close but no cigar yet.... guess i just have to practice more.


(dunno why its lying down)

Grats on your first!
Here's to many more

Well done, you did much better than me. It's taken me since early-mid December, cutting the hell out of myself, dulling the blade, buying a hone & then sorting the edge out before I got anywhere near a good shave, & that was yesterday. It's a really good feeling when it starts to come together though.

thanks ...i wouldn´t call what i did this morning a good shave, but exciting? absolutely...but I still have a looooonnggg way to go....good thing its fun

so I envy you a little bit that you shaves are good ones now.... but hey...its the journey, not the goal, right?

gratz on your good shave yesterday

Congrats on popping your cherry.
less pressure and a lower blade angle often help to minimize the burn. don't be afraid to re-lather dry lather makes for a rough shave.


enjoy,
jim

Originally Posted by Gargoyle47

thanks ...i wouldn´t call what i did this morning a good shave, but exciting? absolutely...but I still have a looooonnggg way to go....good thing its fun

so I envy you a little bit that you shaves are good ones now.... but hey...its the journey, not the goal, right?

gratz on your good shave yesterday

I'm still a ways from a BBS shave, but I'm just about to the point where I don't have to pull my old mach 3 out to finish off. One of the best experiences I've had so far was about a week ago, even with the dull blade I found that shaving with the straight felt natural for the first time, I was less nervous & because of this less shaky. That's an awesome feeling & I expect it only gets better. Definitely worth sticking with it.

Good luck & enjoy the journey, but it's good when you start getting closer to the goal.

Originally Posted by syslight

Congrats on popping your cherry.
less pressure and a lower blade angle often help to minimize the burn. don't be afraid to re-lather dry lather makes for a rough shave.


enjoy,
jim

I think it definitely had some issues with the angle.... and with the f***ed up angle also to much pressure.