Thread: Get to know your razor week

I'm disappointed this one didn't catch on. I think there is alot to gain from using that razor that you neglect (for whatever reason).

Anyways my week is up. I shave every second or third day. I did manage to get 4 shaves in with my most neglected razor. I suppose I neglect it because its not the best looking and being still very new at straight shaving, it's not often that I get a shave that doesn't burn a bit afterwards... Heh

So from Undream I received a 5/8 Wade&Butcher square point wedge. It's very shave ready, I dare say probably my sharpest razor. The scales are horn that look as if they've been attacked by worms lol. It's clean but it's ugly, and there is quite a bit a water damage with some pitting. I'd post a picture, but I'm writing this on my phone. The point is however, the edge is very clean and the razor is in perfectly good shave condition. I fail to use this razor very often based on it's looks and that it leaves me with a hell of a burn after use.

Shave 1:

My first shave, was, how do I put this... Bloody. I haven't nicked my self this badly durning a shave in at least 2 months. When I was done, I thought, this will be a great learning experience, I have no idea how to shave with a wedge properly. Up until now I'd been using a Wapi, and the difference between 1/4hollow and wedge is quite noticeable to me now. So I washed my face with some cold water, slapped on some bayrum. And thought no more of how bad my shave had been... Until about 2 hours later and I felt my face. BBS the entire face, no stray whiskers, just smooth. This was my very first completely smooth shave. I couldn't believe it!

Shave 2:

Though not as bloody as the first, I did manage to give my self a weaper. I know that pressure is the key to a successful shave. And with a wedge, it seemed to me that, if I was truly going to master this razor I would have to learn to use even less pressure. The end result was a less burnt but still smooth shave. Just a few strays to report, but still one of my closer shaves. The ugly razor was starting to win my heart.

Shave 3:

Probably my best shave of my 4. I took my time Tuesday night. My girlfriend was out and it really gave me the time to relax into my shave. Some of you may know, I'm a bit if a yoga head. So in the back ground I had some soft gentle/calming yoga music playing. Each stroke with my razor seemed like a gift. Yes my pressure wasn't quite as soft as it should have been, but hey I'm still a newb and I'm trying The result of what was probably 45minutes including shower, was my second BBS shave, simply fantastic. It was here that I decided that a week would not surface with this razor.

Shave 4:

Well last night was my 4th shave and a close to the challenge for me, though like I mentioned above, I am extending it for myself after a long day at work, I came home and just wanted a shave. My beard was itchy from a few days of growth, and it just felt like this thing to do. I felt a bit rushed, we had ordered Chinese and it was on it's way... Lol not my smartest plan, but what the hell lol. Anyways, no nicks this time around, which is what I'm more used to, still a burn. But more importantly my girlfriend rubbed her face all over my face and gave me the kiss of approval. She hates stubble and often tells me my beard is like sand paper, I'm sure you can all relate

So anyway, that's my week. I hope at least this will inspire some of you to take the challenge!

Have fun, and happy shaving!