First full shave complete!
Yesterday I visited my local barber and had a good chat about technique and he kindly showed me how best to tackle the chin because I was finding that area difficult and always finish off with an electric.
So today I had a go at a full shave, and using some oil before lathering the soap it made the shave far easier. I first tried with just the oil and soon found out that was not the way to approach this!
I don't have the 'perfect' shave, as I have missed a couple of bits just under the bottom lip and on the apex of the chin above the throat. But it is a far better shave than any cartridge based safety razor. I am left feeling far happier with how things are progressing.
It probably won't be too long before the confidence is up there and the shaves get better. Then it will be highly likely that a proper straight razor purchase will happen! The great thing is, my local barber is happy to show me how to hone and strop the razor when I'm ready to use one.