Originally Posted by
Obie
Hello, LinacMan:
Ah, but you have made an adventurous choice by deciding on a straight razor. A great choice, I might add.
The task seems daunting at the beginning. Several shaves in, however, and you will begin to get comfortable with the straight razor.
Have patience and hone your skill methodically. This is one instance where the clock matters little. Throw it away and learn at your own pace. You're not in a race to see how fast you can learn. Rather, take pleasure in your travel.
Compare wet shaving with a straight razor to dining in a luxurious restaurant with wine and all. There, you take your time to enjoy everything, from the place setting and the ambiance to the main entree and the final cognac.
Enjoy the complete ritual of wet shaving with a straight razor, from creating luxurious lather to stropping the razor, from shaving to applying a fine aftershave. Take it in as a whole and you'll love every moment of it.
Regards,
Obie