Hi everybody!
I've just treated myself with my very first straight razor!
It's a thiers-issard 5/8 dandy, and I'm loving it :)
Within the first hour of owning it I managed to hit it against the faucet :banghead:
Tried to hone it on the chromium oxide paddle, but I think I just dulled out the blade a little bit :mad: Luckily it still cuts a hanging hair.
I was pretty heartbroken, but decided to keep using it anyway, and today I managed to complete my third shave.
So far no nicks or cuts; today I went for against the grain part, and have a few baby smooth areas on my cheeks!
I'm very motivated and soon I'll probably flood the forum with all the questions that I have :)