Thread: Getting back on the horse

Just wanted to say hi again to everyone. I was straight razor shaving for a bit a few years ago and gave up on it. maybe it was because i felt it tookk too much time, or maybe i just wasnt doing it right to enjoy it. I am picking it up again and really determined to do it right this time. i look forward to communicating with the community on my journet and getting tips and tricks to help me along.

Very cool. You still have the goods are do you have to go shopping again?

Welcome back.

I feel your angst! I am both impressed and glad that you came back - somewhere deep down, this is clearly something you feel a need to master.

I too wanted to learn but kept finding myself going back to my DE whenever I hit a wall. Ultimately one New Years, I vowed that I would shave with my straight for an entire year and nothing else. I am steadfast when I make my resolutions, so this worked for me. At about six months in I was shaving complacently. Honing on the other-hand... well that might take me a lifetime .

Learning to master a straight can come easy to some - for others, not so much. It certainly didn't come easy for me. Only by not giving myself the choice, did I get over that initial hurtle.

You can do it! Its fun!

When i gave up on it the first time i sold everything. I am kicking myself for it now. But it didnt cost too much the get what i needed. I ordered a cheap badger brush, basic strop, and dovo best quality for $125. Not as bad as i thought it would be. Plus the razor is shave ready. Not factory "shave ready" but actually honed by the seller before shipment.

Originally Posted by earcutter

Welcome back.

I feel your angst! I am both impressed and glad that you came back - somewhere deep down, this is clearly something you feel a need to master.

I too wanted to learn but kept finding myself going back to my DE whenever I hit a wall. Ultimately one New Years, I vowed that I would shave with my straight for an entire year and nothing else. I am steadfast when I make my resolutions, so this worked for me. At about six months in I was shaving complacently. Honing on the other-hand... well that might take me a lifetime .

Learning to master a straight can come easy to some - for others, not so much. It certainly didn't come easy for me. Only by not giving myself the choice, did I get over that initial hurtle.

You can do it! Its fun!

Yes i agree. i feel that this is something i really want to do. Shaving with a cartridge razor is just so impersonal and neutral feeling. I want something of quality and pleasure which is what i look for in everything i do. And i know i can master something when i want to, because i told myself a few years ago that i wanted to get really good with a yoyo and i spent a year practicing and i would say i am much better than most now. I can do the same with the straight razor.

Welcome back, and at least this time you know to start with a professionally honed razor.
And you get the joy of buying new stuff.

new stuff is always nice

Originally Posted by GreatBazunka

Yes i agree. i feel that this is something i really want to do. Shaving with a cartridge razor is just so impersonal and neutral feeling. I want something of quality and pleasure which is what i look for in everything i do. And i know i can master something when i want to, because i told myself a few years ago that i wanted to get really good with a yoyo and i spent a year practicing and i would say i am much better than most now. I can do the same with the straight razor.

A yoyo!! A YOYO?! LOL - that's awesome!

Originally Posted by earcutter

A yoyo!! A YOYO?! LOL - that's awesome!

Yeah, now i have a big case with over 20 yoyos. You can see where i went with that hobby. A yoyo to match any outfit...

Originally Posted by GreatBazunka

Yeah, now i have a big case with over 20 yoyos. You can see where i went with that hobby. A yoyo to match any outfit...

I am literally laughing out loud. I have visions of you in the center of a big city with a striped shirt (black and white ) on, hustling an audience but not asking for donations. Just enjoying the entertaining.

Now if only I could juggle, we could start an act. Wait - I can play the harp (harmonica) - I could add a little drama music wise to the act!

Sorry man - that's where I go sometimes! I truly am jealous. At one time I gave the yoyo a shot. I stink. .