I just got my set up from Larry at Whipped Dog Straights in the mail yesterday when i got home from work. I felt like a kid at Christmas... Sure enough I was up first thing this morning for my first real shave.


And it was bad ass. I meant to simply shave the right side and finish up the rest with my other but I couldn't stop myself. Honestly, worst shave ever. First pass left allot of stubble behind. Second pass left behind some blood.


I did use right hand on the right side and left hand on the left. I was actually surprised how tricky it is to shave the face with a surgical sharp blade with your hand blocking the view to the face... and I really need one of those no steam mirrors.


I am proud to say I showed my 2 day old goatee who is boss. That is if you don't hold the much needed clean up around the edges against me.


After words I treated my face with some nivia shaving balm and boy am i glad i bought that because my face was red and it certainly soothed.


It felt like a severe razor burn after a first shave with a old electric razor.


I am realizing now what was meant by the learning curve. I am going to have to strop tomorrow, and my confidence has been brought down to a more appropriate level. I am definitely going to be reading up tonight before tomorrows attempt.


In summary, I was surprised by my first experience but I know the pay off will be sweet.