Thread: compeltly new, scared and excited to start

Hey everyone,

My dear friend Yves81 caught my attention with classic shaving, i used his DE razor a couple of times and was amazed by its results. By now i got all the gear and cant wait to start using the straight razor. I know by now that patience is a must so for now i only use the DE razor. Normally i used gilette crap, spend tons of money and got irritated (physically and mentally) daily. Now with the DE razor it became a ritual wich i enjoy a lot!
I got a dovo straight razor (stainless steel scales, 5/8), proraso pre shave and proraso green soap, badger brush and stainless bowl.

Although Yves81 has given me tons of tips and advice, any tips will be very welcome!

Wellcome to SRP,You can do it with Practice.
Do not be afraid of the blade,do be respectfull of it tho.

Ty, just decided i will use my SR tomorrow on my sideburns. to excited to wait longer after reading all this info on SRP.

Welcome to SRP. From what you say about trying it out on the side burns I'd guess you've read the beginner's guide here ? If not give it a looksee, especially Lynn Abrams on the first straight razor shave. Just take it slow, no pressure, use the same lathering and stretching techniques you've been using with the DE. A lot of it is transferable from the DE technique to the straight razor.

You and me are the the same boat, I am getting a straight razor. I started to use a DE about a year ago with soap mug and brush. I loved it. Let me know how it goes.

You'll be fine. Look at how many people have shaved this way over the centuries and survived (just don't look for information on those that didn't ). It's all good. Just take it slow and easy as stated above.


Mick

Welcome, Sativa.

Don't smoke the funny stuff, it will ruin your concentration and the fear you speak of might possibly be caused by a sense of paranoia which also can be closely attributed to ...sativa

I spent a month with the razor before I got up the courage. Plan a nice quiet morning when you do not to go anywhere and take your time. I will warn you that once you can shave with the straight it becomes VERY addictive and you will wish you could shave more often.

Originally Posted by JTmke

I spent a month with the razor before I got up the courage. Plan a nice quiet morning when you do not to go anywhere and take your time. I will warn you that once you can shave with the straight it becomes VERY addictive and you will wish you could shave more often.

That'll pass in time. It's just shaving after all, but it happens to be the best method of shaving I think.


Mick

1+ on the above advice. Hello, and welcome to SRP.