Thread: Still Have Not Done A Straight Razor Shave

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

I'll second what everyone else said about relaxing and taking it slowly as you build confidence (and technique). Like you I also like the sting of after shave, but I use Thayer's witch hazel as a soother and toner first.

I'm originally from MD, and know the history of Greenbelt. There should be plenty of wildlife to see around the park!

Thanks so much! Yes, there was recently a massive debate about beavers and their cutting down trees in Buddy Attick Park, and someone killed two beavers and triggered off more debate in doing so. We don't know who the killer is. Forensic investigation seems indifferent with regard to tracing killers of wildlife. I've also seen deer tracks by my house, and I'm fairly sure we had a raccoon at one point.

Bob

Now I know it is subjective, but the talk of 'the sting' of aftershave, has prompted me to add, that if you feel aftershave stings when you apply it, you probably need to lighten up your touch a bit with the razor. A light tingle lasting all of a few seconds is what I would consider normal after shaving. Anything worse than that and I know I've been a bit heavy handed. Of course it could be a skin sensitivity thing as well. Perhaps other issues I haven't thought or heard of too, but in general shaving issues, a light touch goes a long way with a properly honed razor.


Mick

Thanks, Mick! I think my shaving method with double-edge razors must have improved, because I rarely nick myself or cause bleeding any more. I used to be very impatient and rushed. Today, I try to slow down and smell the roses. So perhaps my aftershaves are disappointing me for that reason -- I am shaving better hence they don't give me much of that desired "tingle" or "burning" sensation. Maybe I just need a lotion with more zip to it.

It is really hard for me to say. I don't consider myself an expert shaver. Still, I'm surprised how having a beard for quite some time, and then perhaps also experiencing an attitude change over the last 4 or 5 years where I tell myself not to be in such a rush, and then coming back to wet shaving has seemingly improved my results.

I will keep going and see what my results really are with time...

Thanks a ton!

Bob

By chance do you like hot peppers? That could lead to some burn.

No hot peppers for me, but I do like tandoori cooked seafood which is spiced sufficiently to almost bring tears to my eyes. Indeed I'm willing to drive for miles just to feast on a particular cook's tandoori shrimp. Unfortunately he left that restaurant and the replacement cook cooled down the spice mixture applied to the shrimp.

In other culinary adventures, my office has a chili cooking competition each year to benefit a charity. Contestants bring in a pot of their chili and sell samples to other employees. These folks then judge the chili entries and declare 3 winners. I'm hoping to cook up a winner of an entry in 2015. All money goes to the local food bank or some other charity.

So many thanks

Bob

Welcome Bob. +1 to what everyone else said. Clear your head ,feel the hot towel on your face opening your pores and softening the hairs. Take pride in getting the lather of your soap to the right richness feel it lift the hairs and provide the glide for your face. Start with straight light stokes , start at your sideburns and glide down to just above your jawline. STOP your done, with that side. One more chance to repeat your sucsess on the other side. DONE. Take your little wins. Build your confindence and learn both your tool and your face. Do this for several weeks or until comfortable and the community will aid you in your next step. One question though. Your straight, it has been proffesionally honed? You have a strop? these two aspects are going to make a world of difference with the outcome.
This is going to be fun. And you will be good at it. You just have to try

Have you tried Clubman. Their Bay Rum does not linger, has an alcohol base and gives a nice tightening to your skin.

Originally Posted by Avenolpey

Have you tried Clubman. Their Bay Rum does not linger, has an alcohol base and gives a nice tightening to your skin.

Thanks, Avenolpey! I will look into some Clubman Bay Rum.

Bob

Try a few bay rums I would suggest. They aren't all equal, but they do tend to have a bit more fire in them. Ogallala has a few flavours to try.


Mick