Thread: Another newbie did the first steps...

Hi there,

I have been a long-time reader on these outstanding forums and have recently re-discovered the wish to try straight razor shaving again.

Thanks to some members here (especially thanks to Tony!) I found a good source for a resonably priced Friodur in 5/8th and I also purchased strops and another Timor 6/8 from Diamondedge - who btw. offer an outstanding service !

Well, to make a long story short: the first few shaves with my 5/8 are behind me, without major nicks and problems. Main thing for me still is to figure out how to handle the razor for each part of the face - aside from the "small" rest of keeping a correct angle and so on.... For now I have to do clean up with my DE, as I keep from going against the grain until I got at least the basic moves figured out with the grain.

Just want to say thank you to you guys here who gave me much information through the vast number of messages in this outstanding forum !

Bye,
-Axel-

Weclome Axel,

I have recieved a lot of help from these guys. Be sure to ask all the questions you want everyone is willing to help. Enjoy the shave.

RichZ in NYC

i'm still new and have only been on for around 3 days but what an excellent group of people!

been slowly working my way through everything on here - there's a ton of good information!

Welcome to the forum Axel and great to hear you're on your way.
I went against the grain on my first shave, but my beard is pretty light and I'd been doing it with the Track II for twenty years. I think a good hot, wet, smooth, creamy beard prep will be your best friend when you're ready to make the back pass.

X

P.S. Why is it exciting to read about others who are taking these steps too?
Is it just because I'm still new and excited about everything anyway?

P.S. Why is it exciting to read about others who are taking these steps too?
Is it just because I'm still new and excited about everything anyway?

X,

Could it be the same reason people used to go watch Evel Knievel? Sure, it was great if he landed safely, but if he crashed...

Seriously, we learn from other's successes and we also learn from their mistakes!

Randy

Axel,
welcome to the insanity........
Just curious, how are you liking the Timor? Diamondedge will not ship to the USA (I tried...) but I've heard they are pretty good.
John P.

Welcome Axel,

As you say, this is an oustanding forum, where no matter how long you've been str8 razor shav'n, there is always something new to share or learn from others. Hope to hear more from you about your adventures and discoveries as you master this lost art.

Hal