First try at straight razor shaving
Hi
Today I finally got my blade - delivered by mail from the USA. I bought some shaving cream from the store and gave it a go. I'm having a little trouble getting long strokes, but I think that'll improve. One of the problems I'm having is visibility, sometimes my hand is in the way and I have to go by feel only. Didn't shave much off, but didn't nick myself either. I just went for a simple WTG pass on the sideburn area. The parts that I shaved already feel smoother than the other areas that I shaved with my electric razor.
After shaving I used a phonebook to strop, since I don't have a strop yet. I'm guessing phonebook can't be used as a long term solution. What do you think of canned shaving creams. Are they any good or should I invest on a brush and shaving soap?
Galen