Thread: Hello from Utah!

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

PS: Thank you maple to! I didn't realize I was a legend so to speak jk!

Parker, you may well be the YOUNGEST Senior Member in SRP history! Be sure to put that on your c.v. and resume!!

I totally will. Maybe my boss will turn out to be a straight razor legend! That would earn me brownie points!!!

G'nite guys -- I gotta go make nice w/Anne.

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

G'nite guys -- I gotta go make nice w/Anne.

Haha good luck!!!!

Alright guys, so I just shaved, I made sure I made a nice thick lather, went two complete passes (that's all it takes for me really), The bowl, brush, and soap made a HUGE difference, My face felt better during and after the shave, as well as just the smell in general was quite pleasant. I still feel a little tug around the chin area of my shave, both going against and with the grain, this is probably just because my straight razor hasn't been properly honed and I'm probably not stropping with "perfect" technique yet. However my face is stinging very very slightly, mostly on my cheeks and sideburn area, is this also due to a "un-sharp" razor, or could this be due to improper shaving technique. This shave was only my 4th shave with a straight, so my technique isn't perfect yet. But overall it was a MUCH more pleasant experiece, I got much more of my face, and my face definitely feels much smoother. So thanks and thanks in advance for all the help.

ATTABOY JAK!!!
I think at this point we can't rule out an improperly honed razor. The stinging you describe appears to be some mild razor burn, which can be caused by technique (too much pressure on the razor), but I'm thinking honing. Once you have a truly shave-ready razor you'll notice a significant difference.
To practice your stropping, use a butter knife and an old belt. Practice makes perfect, buddy!
mla

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
My many more great shaves be in your future!!!!

One last quick question for you guys! When you make one or two shaving strokes with your razor while shaving, you get quite a bit of lather on the side of your razor, what's the best/fastest way to get it off without damaging your blade? wipe it off with the towel? dip it in a cup of hot water? Run it under some water? What would you recommend?

Personally, What I do is wipe it off on a washcloth. This will greatly reduce the chance of water spots and rusting because there is barely any water getting on the blade. But, thats just what I do. Some will rinse it, some wont!

Parker

There are many ways to clean the razor during shaving.
Personally I prefer a wet sponge lying on the counter, right next to the wash basin.
If I don't use that, I just rinse under running water.