Bay Area Gent New to Straight Razors
Hey All, my name is Vincent and I live in California. I have been shaving with a Mach3 disposable cartridge razor since I was in high school. I attended a private high school that required that students always stay clean shaven. Because of that my beard seemed to grow in really thick. Not only is my beard thick, but my facial hair is very course. Since I have full growth on my face, I have always been able to shave really nice beard lines. One issue that I always had with my Mach3 was that the razor always blocked the line I was shaving. I eventually learned to create sharp straight lines through muscle memory.
Well one day my father asked me if I ever considered using a straight razor when he noticed I had messed up on my beard. That instantly became a thought that I could not shake. I immediately knew that I needed a straight razor.
Well short story even shorter, I bought myself a straight razor, a shaving kit, and a strop. Completed my first few shaves, and am looking to learn more, and connect with others for local information. One thing I would like to find is a nice shave shop that can hone my blade and supply shaving goods. Even though my blade stated it came shave ready and honed from the manufacturer, I don't believe it is as sharp as it should be. I know that practice makes perfect, but this blade pulls way to much to be shave ready.
I am currently in the East Bay and any contacts or suggestions for local shave shops would be appreciated. Definitely plan on keeping up with this site as I am somewhat of a collector, and I can see myself acquiring more blades, brushes, and strops in the future!
Thanks for listening,
Vincent