Thread: Introduction and a question.

Hello Gents.

I'm David, a 22 year old guy from southern Sweden. I started straight razor shaving about a month ago, i bought a razor on a whim without having tried it before, thinking nothing could be worse then an electric razor or those horrid gilette type plastic thingies.
And Wow! shaving has gone from a dreadful chore to the most anticipated ceremony of the day! I finally understand the expression "smooth as a babies bottom"!

There is one thing i have noticed though, i bought a Böker King Cutter shave ready from the invisible edge, and i didn't strop it before i tried it the first time, the razor felt incredibly sharp against my skin, just on the edge between the best fealing ever and slightly unpleasant.
Now though the razor follows the skin so lightly i can barely feel it, i still get an incredibly close shave, and i have no doubt it is still as sharp, but the fealing has changed.
I'm not complaining though, it really feels smooth as silk, but the way it felt when i first started really had me on my toes, which was kind of nice.
I take very good care of my razor, making sure there isn't a drop of water anywhere on the knife when i'm done and keeping it in a dry place.

So my question is, is this to be expected as the skin gets more and more used to straight razor shaving or could it be that the razor is actually dulling, just not enough to be noticed in the result yet?

A razor will do that after using it a bit, the initial edge will smooth out a little. Personally I prefer my edges after a few shaves when this happens.
If it's the only razor you use it will probably need to be touched up after a few months on a barber hone or other higher grit hone. Glad to hear you're getting good shaves and enjoying the journey

Great, then i don't need to worry about it
For the moment it's the only one i use, but i don't think it'll be long before i get a few more.
I was a little worried i'd get irritated skin when i started, but nothing! i haven't even managed to cut myself yet. it really is one of the best feelings ever!
Thank you

Sounds like its going great for you! Wahtever your doing sounds like its working. When the blade starts to tug a little, then you need a touchup.

Hi Davex,
Another Skåning here (Living in Lund!).
Could you let me know what razor you're using and where you bought it?

Originally Posted by smolloy

Hi Davex,
Another Skåning here (Living in Lund!).
Could you let me know what razor you're using and where you bought it?

Tjena!

I'm using a Böker King Cutter that i bought from The Invisible Edge
I'm thinking about ordering a CV Heljestrand as well (also from the invisible edge)

There are a lot of variables to take into consideration, it might be hard to pinpoint it. For example,even little differences in the way you prep your face before shaving can alter the shave when the blade touches your face. The important thing is you're getting good shaves, and that's always good to see with a beginner! Happy future shaving!

i have tried to prep the same way every time, hot towel for 1 minute before, ice water directly after, etc.
but you are absolutely right, the point is getting a good shave, and i can honestly say i'v never had a closer or more comfortable shave!

And that's why straight razor shaving has made such a comeback!