Originally Posted by
octoserge
I false-started about six years ago. Was reading about straights on the forums, LOVED the look of them and the concept of shaving with such time-tested tools of our forefathers. Got four razors honed by a member of this forum (spectacular edges, btw). Gave it a try. Bloodsport. Quit after seven or eight attempts on weekends only due to how long it was taking me to shave so carefully.
Fast forward to the beginning of the pandemic. Needing a distraction and loving everything wet shaving, I decided to try straights again. Read about razors, grinds, honing (almost derailed me) and watched videos about shaving technique. Lots of reading, lots of learning. This time around I started slow and kept at it. Very light touch. Did not force extra passes. Did not try for BBS. Loved the experience. Been shaving exclusively with straights for just over a year. Love em'!