Not really Asgard, but well met regardless. I made the initial investment in equipment to begin straight razor shaving quite some time ago, and really tried to make it work.
I was absolutely mutilating my face though. Having issues with face prep and lather, having it dry out after too long on my face or getting cold and not having my beard soft enough, likely stropping and technique issues causing pretty major shaving rash/injuries on my face... just lots that put me off. It's been about a year, so I'm going to give it another go. I'm currently re-educating myself, and will try to work on my lathering technique (puck soap in a container that I transferred to a mug), but would like a piece of advice: Being a year since my last straight razor shave, should I send it out for my free second honing before I start in on this again?
Also, would it be beneficial to get a shave at a barber to see what it should feel like?
I guess an intro post should have a bit about me... I'm in my early 30s, enjoy martial arts and crossfitting, I'm in IT. I dig camping and overlanding, adventuring in general. I like to live simply and straight razor shaving fits in with that very well.
Thanks for putting together such a great community, I'm looking forward to successful shaves in the future!