Hi folks,

Have been seeing these razors around for a bit and wondered if I wouldn't feel a little more comfortable using one (sadly the only other razors in my house are plastic, disposable, and pink ). Didn't have enough for an expensive straight razor as yet, so had a talk with the lady down at my local store who advised that it would be better to get one of the ones where you replace the blade with the half size safety razor types instead of a very cheap regular straight razor. Anyway, I have tried shaving a couple of times but persistance is difficult, I am finding I am not able to get anything close to a close shave but I am not sure why, I have gone with, against and repeatedly over areas and still can't get a close shave - and for some areas such as directly under my chin, no matter how long I soak (e.g. hot shower before, plus soaking time for the lather) it is very painful regardless of with or against the grain. I am not sure what I am doing wrong and have checked out about all of the youtube vids I could find (i will take a look at the ones from this site) but that is about it, probably a long introduction though!!

Cheers and happy to be here,

Kris