Hello all,

My wife recently purchased for me a straight-razor, brush and bowl (I don't remember the brands, but not really germane to this question).

I thought it best to go somewhere first to get it done professionally, see what it's about, etc. I have read it best to bring my own razor for them to use. I did, but she said she couldn't, for liability, whatever reasons. OK, let's proceed.

It was a very nice experience. Hot towels, the brush, all that. Took about 45 minutes. When done, I of course checked the closeness, and honestly, it didn't feel like she removed anything. I couldn't tell any difference from when I woke up in the morning.

Did I miss something? Did I not ask for the right thing? I assumed that 'getting a shave' would entail walking out with smooth skin.

It was Best of Seven Barbers, if that means anything. It felt like she was shaving (and she was really getting in there, like just under my nostrils and all that).

A confused, but still interested, straight razor wanna-be enthusiast.

Tony