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No real shaving post tonight. Pretty tired. Just got back from the hospital, and I am sure there is at least one person who is a bigger noob than me:
Roark Azrael Baker
Born 6-28-2011
8.4 lbs...

Shave 6: Is it getting sharper?!

You read right. One full week of straight shaving. I'm never going back to the old way (which would be the new way... cause straight shaving is technically the...

I hear you on the scuttle. Actually I have been on the hunt for one. There are some very nice ones out there, but I, can't believe I am saying this about straight shaving, I think they are too...

Shave 5: Where'd it go?!

Today I tried the face lather method. I am liking it in contrast to having my lather go cold. Stropping feels better and better every time. I am starting to feel like I am...

This was before I even had anything to shave. I worked at a pet shop when I was a Freshman in Highschool. He had a straight razor set in the bathroom in the back, and when I asked he said it was the...

Awesome to hear. I am enjoying it to the fullest, and I know that it can only get better. The nicks are not bad, honestly I don't even realize they happen, just see some blood welling up on your skin...

Shave 4:

First morning shave. Woke up while the house was still quiet and took a nice long hot shower. Stole away to my mini-shave den and got to lathering.
Stropping feels a lot better....

Shave 3: Something clicks

Long day at the hanger. Was worried that I wouldn't have enough time to focus on a straight razor shave, and would have to pull my cartridge razor back out. Then...

So honestly, what does everyone say to their wives in this situation:
"Where are you going?"
"To shave"
"With a camera?!"
(Yes, see photo's at the end of todays post)

Day 2 of straight razor...

Today I received my very first straight razor. One word: Thrilled. Being as I have to be up for PT at 0530, (because it had nothing to do with being anxious to lather up) I decided to shave tonight....