A newbie off the newbie thread
Hi--
I'm in the first couple of months at this and I have to say it is a challenging but fun learning process. I have been a wet-system shaver all my life and switched back to a brush/soap and a double edge around Christmas. Loved it. Figured I'd go all the way to SR shaving and the rest is history.
There is a lot to this. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Lynn in his DVD talks about doing first the cheeks and doing the rest with a DE or cartridge razor. Then expanding a little bit, on to the neck, the chin, etc. and keep cleaning up with the non-Straight. That's what I've been doing and it was a great approach for me. Each time I shave (every day I try!), I expand a bit or try a different angle or direction in an area that didn't turn out well. I do rotate between 3 razors now and also have to factor in stropping, etc. If a razor worked on my cheeks well once and then stopped, it's probably stropping technique or prep.
I'd stay away from the oils. (I have some and do.) The last thing you want is a razor slipping out of your hand and cutting off something vital! :cry:
Keep it up!
--Paul