...I'm back to the world of straight shaving. It had been about 3 years since my last straight shave, until this weekend. I had decided, after a lot of problems recently in other aspects of my life, that I'd take up something that would help me with my patience and my peace of mind. So, I dove back into reloading (ammunition) and straight shaving.

I had my first shave this past Saturday, with great results, at least by my (low) standards. I was using the Macca Root shave cream from The Body Shop someone had bought me. Got a really thick lather too. Since then, I've managed 4 good shaves (kinda hard with grad school eating up my free time), and all have been pretty good.

I have to work on my stropping technique, and I actually found a razor I bought at an antique shop that I need to send out for a hone and cleaning. I used that razor to practice a bit more last night.

I gotta say though, it really is nice to treat myself. I even went out and bought some Art of Shaving Sandalwood shave cream that is just fantastic. I love that scent!

In any case, I'm back and I'm loving it! Now I gotta figure out how to budget between my two hobbies....guns/ammo/shooting and shaving/RAD. That's gonna be a tough one...