Thread: hello from canada

hello to all. Ive finally stopped reading random forums and decided to join one. my names tyler, im 23 and i think straight shaving is classy. so far ive had about 5 shaves with my shavette, using derby blades. ive had one decent shave. i quickly learned not to use crap in a can as it is not "the best a man can get". Ive spent about 5 hours watching videos and more hours reading and it is quite clear, mastering a wet shave is something that takes TIME. I enjoy a solid challenge so let the nicks and cuts roll. anyone who enjoys answering questions and sharing knowledge about this art please shoot me a quick hello.

Welcome to SRP! I enjoy answering questions.

well i guess ill start with how long have you been wet shaving? do you collect equiptment?

Welcome to SRP! Don't be afraid to ask if you have questions; everyone here is friendly and helpful.

Hey there neighbour,
I am from Ontario. Welcome to SRP. A great forum!!! feel free to ask for help

what do you think of my pre shave method,
1 i wash my face with warm water, and then scrub with pears soap. let sit about 30 secs then rinse.
2 i use a shaving oil on my wet bare skin. it has a slight minty cooling feel. without it no lather seems to keep the burn away.
3 my lather is done with a boar brissle brush as my ordered best badger hair is not in from china,
i use williams mug soap and niviea shave cream to make a super lather. i mix to stiff peaks.
4 generally i slap it on and 20 secs or so later i shave. a shavette with a derby db

I've been wet shaving for a couple of years.

I don't so much collect razors...I collect hones, and all the tools necessary to repair and restore razors. That's my favourite part of the hobby, restoring.

I think your shave routine sounds pretty good. I like to let my lather sit for about 2-3 minutes, then relather a bit more, then shave. I like the lather to "set".

Your burn may be caused by too much pressure, or too steep an angle. Both of these are culprits in the uncomfortable shave. As well, the scything stroke will be of great use. If you are going straight down, it's more like chopping a tree rather than slicing it with a saw.

The scything stroke has a slight horizontal movement with the vertical, and can follow a convex path as well. When we're talking about the horizontal movement,.....we're talking about moving a fraction of a millimeter for a vertical stroke of about an inch and a half. At least, that's my version.

Welcome to SRP Tyler! Nice to see another Canadian on here

i find when i let the lather sit it dries and flakes after 2 mins. is this normal? and i have been reading about little preassure, its hard because with cartridges with a pivoting head does not really encourage good technique. much time needed.

I would try a bit more water in your lather.

Just my two cents.