Thread: Hi from Chicago.

Welcome.

Welcome, tell us more about your experience so far.

Welcome! As the folks have said it’s a great group to get coaching from. Lots to learn on the topic!

welcome, and stick around.
and if while shaving, your razor feels like its pulling whiskers, don't pull away.... your face will thank you.

Originally Posted by lovestraightrazorshaving

I'm a new straight razor user, about 4 months, starting after watching some Youtube videos. One major poster caught my attention and also was so helpful in showing the proper way to shave. It is getting much easier and enjoyable of having to constantly concentrate. I never realized how many have gone back to the old ways of shaving.

I think whoever ^^^ meant, "don't continue."

Changing the angle of the blade to your face (moving the spine closer to your skin), refreshing the lather if it seems dry or sticky, lightening your pressure, or, worst case, getting your razor touched up because it's not sharp enough.

In any case, enjoy and take it slow and easy.

Welcome to the Forum, glad to have you here. You have overcome a lot of hurdles, congrats. Tell us about your gear razors, strops and soaps. We would like to see photos too.

Hi, welcome, we are a helpful bunch any questions please fire away.

Hi and welcome aboard

Welcome aboard.

Welcome, if you want to go full geek on the subject there are a lot of us here.
:-)