Thread: Hello from CT

Hi all, I think my straight razor journey will sound pretty familiar to a lot of folks on here. A little over a year ago I started shaving with a DE, spent the next 8 months working through different phases of AD's, acquired enough gear to practically open a shop, got pretty good and cocky with my technique and then decided to make the leap to straights. Somewhere around 3 minutes into my first straight shave while I was still figuring out how exactly to hold the blade I began to think I had made a big mistake. Blamed the blade, had it sent to be re-honed, got it back realized it wasn't the blade, blamed the lather, made it more runny, switched back to bowl lathering, tried using only creams, etc...

After a month of awful shaves with a lot of pain I set my blade down prepared to throw in the towel... and instead dug in my heels. I spent an afternoon watching videos and lurking around forums and realized I needed to start completely over with my technique. The next morning I had what consider my first real shave with a straight and have been a daily shaver with one for the last 4 months. I wanted to concentrate on actual shaving and stropping technique before trying to hone myself and I think I'm just about ready for my final evolution. I look forward to being part of this community and hope to absorb as much info as possible over the next few months.

Hi, and welcome to SRP!

Great to hear that things turned around for you. If you have any questions or if we can help in any way, just ask away!

Good luck.

Welcome to the 'Place'
Sounds like you have the determination to get results.

Welcome to the forum

Sounds like your off and running....

Welcome and enjoy your stay

Hi and welcome to SRP

Welcome to the forum. We are always glad to have a new member sign on. Enjoy.