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  1. I don't believe it. Tell us how the lathering...

    I don't believe it. Tell us how the lathering with a wash cloth went. ;)

    Bob
  2. Hey Jack, take a pause and draw a breath. You...

    Hey Jack, take a pause and draw a breath. You have some very good soap there and when your brush comes in you can practice lathering in earnest. Get a good lather going and have a go to see if a...
  3. Jack Just a couple of things to maybe note....

    Jack

    Just a couple of things to maybe note. Even if you wait till your shave ready razor and good soap arrive there is nothing to say you won't get irritated skin then too. If you have been using...
  4. Your face was irritated due to one , all, or a...

    Your face was irritated due to one , all, or a combination of the things you mentioned. The hard part is to figure out which and we all go through that. Sorry, really can't be more specific.

    Bob
  5. Just falls under the heading of not losing...

    Just falls under the heading of not losing respect for what a blade can do but does not mean to be fearful of them. Notice to it was a digit and not the face thank heaven. Slow and easy does it,...
  6. Well, one nice thing about a sharp straight is...

    Well, one nice thing about a sharp straight is the cut is so clean that it leaves almost no scar. Laid a finger open about an inch while honing a wedge if you wan to talk about clumsy. Took about...
  7. Jack I would try and keep things simple when...

    Jack

    I would try and keep things simple when learning to shave and not have too elaborate a routine. To me shaving should be as simple as lather up and shave. Post shave alum block rub will tell...
  8. Jack You had to ask about the edge pro so this...

    Jack

    You had to ask about the edge pro so this should enlighten you a bit http://straightrazorpalace.com/honing/97386-straight-razor-sharpening-my-edge-pro-pic-intensive.html .

    Bob
  9. I kinda thought so, sorry that was your first...

    I kinda thought so, sorry that was your first buying experience.

    Bob
  10. Jack The geometry on your $19 razors is likely...

    Jack

    The geometry on your $19 razors is likely way off. Is it one of these Brands of Straight Razors to avoid - Straight Razor Place Wiki ? As far as I know, and that is not very far. the bevel...
  11. Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of info on...

    Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of info on the site that you should read first like this Beginner's guide to straight razor shaving - Straight Razor Place Wiki .

    From what I can see there is...
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