Thread: Recieved my Ralf Aust

First shave went really well. I did ignore the beginner tips that Lynn said but I did so because it was comfortable and the angle was very easy for me to find and maintain for the most part. Keep in mind I was going snail pace and didnt get every last bit of stubble in two passes. I will say though that it was just as close as my normal DE shave. I cleaned up with my iKon slant. Now I did nick my neck right around the adams apple. Also there is a small spot on my cheeks and one small spot on my neck that is mildly irritated. I will not say it was a perfect shave or the best shave ever. I cant however deny that it was a really good shave. I plan to just keep going slow during the shaves.

Attachment 181643

Congrats on your first shave. Dont be discouraged if the second one doesn't go as well. My first shave went well but the following 2 or 3 were a blood bath.

Same first razor as mine! Great choice.

I did more then I should of on my first shave as well.....just got excited and could not stop. Take your time and enjoy the progression!

JReed you are dead on correct! I nicked myself pretty good today! I'm definitely not discouraged brother. I still love straight shaving. I am actually proud of my nick. Its a good one to. I feel like its a reminder to respect the razor. The shave was still good but no where near perfect. I have a lot of practice to do. One good thing was yesterday I stropped my razor after the shave a bit, and today I stropped prior to the shave. I was really scared I was messing up my razor. Luckily I did not. It felt exactly the same as yesterday. So I just need to keep practicing that and comtinue to go slowly. Well thats my update. Im extremely proud of todays shave.

Good choice for a first straight razor. Take your time with the learing curve and while you are shaving always know exactly where that blade edge is against your face.