Thread: newbie from Tx

Greeting Gentlemen;

Let me start off by saying this is a great forum - I lost a whole weekend just reading old posts.

By the way of introduction I was an electric shaver - with bic single disposables as a backup when I forgot to charge.

As part of my MGHOW lifestyle I wanted to get back to the manly arts - and shaving with a straight razor is about as manly as you can get without using a bowie knife.

I bought a Col Conk brush and soap from the Mast Gen store last year and lathered up when I shave (my elec is wet/dry) and I was getting a close shave but I knew I was missing something.
So after doing some 'net surfing I came here and read and read and.... well you know

I wanted to try shaving but not sure what to get - so I went to Amazon a got a Parker SRW and some Shark blades.

The package arrived yesterday and like any guy with a new toy I fondled it (yea I know) for an unusually long time and then took the plunge.

I washed my face - worked up a good lather - put in a blade in the Parker and with nervous trepidation started shaving.

The right side of my face went well - until a weeper started above my jaw - not to be dissuaded I kept on and shaved the left side and my neck (that was f*ckin scary) but on the whole the shave went pretty good.

I ended up with that weeper on my right jaw - and a few small knicks on the upper side of my left cheek - from holding the blade too long in one place.

I shaved again tonight - not ready to shave in the morning I shave at night in case I really screw up I wont be freshly bloody at work.

This time the only cuts I got were on my left side - I need to figure out how to hold the blade in my left hand - keeping it in my dominant right hand is awkward shaving the left side - my neck has a few rough spots but nothing major (actually it’s about the same as I got with the elec)
My cheeks are smooth though.

Thanks again for this forum - I can see yet another weekend lost here.

Regards

Sounds like you are off to a fine start! Learning to use both hands does take some work, but it's very possible!

Welcome to SRP from a fellow Houston-area member!

Welcome from a fellow Texan. Sounds like your first shave went really well.

I agree that one can spend hours reading all the Wiki information and informative posts. SRP provides a great education into the art of wet-shaving.

Glad you have joined us!

Happy Shaving!

Ha, the part about using your left hand being scary. I can relate. I was scared, too. Heck, I was scared using my right hand to shave.

Now, after a month and a half or so, I'm starting to feel more comfortable, with either hand.

Good luck to you and welcome to SRP.

Thanks for the welcome!

Glad to know there are members in and around Houston - are any of you Honemiesters(sp)?
when I get proficient with the Parker I will get a real razor and it would be nice to have somebody show me how to hone and strop my blade

I heard a lot of my first straight shave there. Welcome aboard! Keep going and keep sharing your experiences.

Originally Posted by Dangermouse

Greeting Gentlemen;

Let me start off by saying this is a great forum - I lost a whole weekend just reading old posts.

By the way of introduction I was an electric shaver - with bic single disposables as a backup when I forgot to charge.

As part of my MGHOW lifestyle I wanted to get back to the manly arts - and shaving with a straight razor is about as manly as you can get without using a bowie knife.

I bought a Col Conk brush and soap from the Mast Gen store last year and lathered up when I shave (my elec is wet/dry) and I was getting a close shave but I knew I was missing something.
So after doing some 'net surfing I came here and read and read and.... well you know

I wanted to try shaving but not sure what to get - so I went to Amazon a got a Parker SRW and some Shark blades.

The package arrived yesterday and like any guy with a new toy I fondled it (yea I know) for an unusually long time and then took the plunge.

I washed my face - worked up a good lather - put in a blade in the Parker and with nervous trepidation started shaving.

The right side of my face went well - until a weeper started above my jaw - not to be dissuaded I kept on and shaved the left side and my neck (that was f*ckin scary) but on the whole the shave went pretty good.

I ended up with that weeper on my right jaw - and a few small knicks on the upper side of my left cheek - from holding the blade too long in one place.

I shaved again tonight - not ready to shave in the morning I shave at night in case I really screw up I wont be freshly bloody at work.

This time the only cuts I got were on my left side - I need to figure out how to hold the blade in my left hand - keeping it in my dominant right hand is awkward shaving the left side - my neck has a few rough spots but nothing major (actually it’s about the same as I got with the elec)
My cheeks are smooth though.

Thanks again for this forum - I can see yet another weekend lost here.

Regards

hey there from houston too! if you ever need any local help hit me up!

Lord Have Mercy! You ARE from TEXAS! Welcome! ....get it on...Tom

Welcome, from Austin.

This site has every kind of info and support you need.
You came to the right place.

Welcome from Waco-ish! Good to see more Texans stepping up and making the cut (pun intended)!