Still Have Not Done A Straight Razor Shave
I'm Bob and I live close to Washington, D. C. I have not done a "complete" straight razor shave yet on my face. I got started with using Merkur and old Gillette double edge razors a few years ago, and I purchased a straight razor from someone on the Badger and Blade forums. However, I only used it one time and then only for a part of my face. I was terrified I would cut myself. I set the razor aside. After a while, I even grew a beard -- and had a rather grey one until a few weeks ago.
Now I'm returning to the routine of shaving at least every two days. Sometimes even daily. I looked at Lynn's video on getting started with straight razors and I think I need to be more patient, start more slowly, and build up my shaving skills. I will return to a straight razor, this time in learning mode, and hopefully I will calm my fears enough to learn how to shave.
The thing I like most about shaving is what comes after it. For me, that is applying aftershave. I want to put on aftershave that has a nice alcohol burn to it for a few seconds, but does not smell powerfully afterwards. I like that alcohol burn. I don't like the sandalwood or Polar Ice smell to hang around for too long.
In other areas, I'm just an ordinary guy. I like walking about the urban landscape here. Everything is so much more interesting when I walk it instead of drive it. I'm becoming more interested in plants and insects. I also like aquariums, and aquatic plants. I have the seeds of an interest in wood turning in me, but no shop space or money for tools. I see so much more when I walk, or care for my fish, it costs a lot less than driving, and it is very calming for me.
Bob