Thread: Help Needed In North Carolina

My, you do have a way with words. Great suggestions above and don't give up.


Mike

Where are you located at in nc im in onslow county. I can meet up sometime and take a look at the blade might even bring some stones with me. Possibly get it shaving right. Let me know.

Send it off to someone who's been doing this awhile, from AOS IT WAS NEVER HONED RIGHT, also it takes awhile to learn this art. It was suggested already send it to Lynn or Glen. Then with a proper edge you can learn. Look for long time members or mentors In your area, so that you can get some help, but it started with a poor edge and probably poor stropping. Get rid of the pre shave oil, and then do as suggested watch Lynn's shave videos for new guys and only shave one area till your comfortable before moving to another.

Hey there! Welcome! There are a bunch of members in your part of the state. One will eventually jump in. In the meantime send your razor to either SRD or Gemstar Customs and get it honed right.

I am in Salisbury, NC, Rowan county.
robb

Just a thought; I am interested in DE/SE razor and have read some on what is currently offered and the Feather comes up as a very good choice for me and my sensitive skin. Are there any other suggestions from you gentlemen? It may assist during the time my straight razor is getting honed....as some point in the near future.
Robb

Ken,
I tried to navigate through your URL but it took me nowhere.....
Robb

Thank you haroldg
Robb

Originally Posted by rls002

Ken,
I tried to navigate through your URL but it took me nowhere.....
Robb

Here try this one. Search by location.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

Originally Posted by rls002

I'm not sure if what I am about to say constitutes a reply, per se, but here goes. I purchased a DOVO from The Art of Shaving about three years ago as I was so impressed with the information regarding the straight shave from those converted from cartridge shaving. I even had the "master barber" shave me with MY blade - they don't to that now by the way. The barber cut me straight away above the left lip but all in all, it was a decent shave although I thought it felt rougher than necessary. I have NEVER been able to get used to shaving with my straight razor as I am awkward with my nondominant hand and cannot master the chin, lower and upper lip. Multiple passes tend to make it worse.
I have used only a silver tip badger brush and the Art of Shaving shaving cream recommended with preshave oil - which I actually think makes my skin sticky.
Today, I tried again. I stropped my blade about 30 times on the linen and 30 times on the leather, cleaned it off and started my shave on my warmed up face and three day old whiskers. Help. Me. GOD! I finished up with only one small "scrape" but tonight after work, I showered and my Lord! I felt like the chickens had had a party scraping my face it hurt so bad!!!
No! I have never had the blade honed after purchase - I know that is a common and reasonable question. I don't know WHO to send it to or how to do it myself. I am STILL excited about the prospect of using my nice straight razor. I have SEVERAL hundred dollars already invested just in equipment.
I know there is a steep learning curve but, what else?
Feeling raw in NC.
Robb

Send it out for a hone.