Quote Originally Posted by ejmolitor37 View Post
Hello Moueix, welcome to the club. Best advice I can give is take your time don't rush you will thank yourself later. Also don't be afraid to finish with another razor you are comfy with. I tried like hell to go 2 to 3 passes every time when my straight arrived and the razor burn was horrid! Also take your time learning to make lather. At first my lather would dry up before even getting to that part of my face, in turn I learned to only lather what was going to be shaved now I don't usually have that issue. I am in no way a pro but I get the best shaves I have ever had up to this point and only see them getting better. I can not chime in on your specs issue because I can still see well enough without mine to shave but I imagine someone will have help for you. I have the same razor you have purchased and I think you will love it. These fellas are more than happy to help and answer questions so ask away. Oh and best of luck!
Thank you for the Pearls, E.J.! I really hope to get the whole face with the straight. But, I'll keep my options.

After reading so much, I have a thought about the lather drying. I KNOW it's going to take me a long time to get "fast". I want to lather my whole face, to keep the hair from drying and help soften it more after shower. I'm wondering...

If I lather my whole face, then add a couple 3 drops of glycerin (I have GALLONS, from another hobby) to the remaining lather, and re-lather my neck and chin, knowing it's going to knock some fluff outta the remaining lather, would that help it from drying out on my face? Or just add a few drops of water to the bowl, re-fluff, and hit those areas when I'm ready to do them?

I don't really lament the cheaters usually. Just part of getting older. But it DOES make me wish I had started THIS hobby before they were so necessary. Good vision is a wonderful thing, be glad it's still yours!