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    I followed in my Grandpas footsteps today & had my first straight razor shave. I watched pretty much every video I could on you-tube & read ton's of forums on this site & it all paid off. I started with a hot shower, 5 drops of all natural shave oil, Kiss my Face moisture shave cream, then "Took My Time" & let the blade do all the work. I did two passes & not a single nick. I finish with Clubman pinaud after-shave. Thank you to everybody that's posting-!! That knowledge was full proof.

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    well good for you. most of these stories are of extreme hemoraging. bout time we got a happy ending.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikemeatman View Post
    I followed in my Grandpas footsteps today & had my first straight razor shave. I watched pretty much every video I could on you-tube & read ton's of forums on this site & it all paid off. I started with a hot shower, 5 drops of all natural shave oil, Kiss my Face moisture shave cream, then "Took My Time" & let the blade do all the work. I did two passes & not a single nick. I finish with Clubman pinaud after-shave. Thank you to everybody that's posting-!! That knowledge was full proof.






    Awesome !!!!! Congrats.







    PRP.

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    Congrats and welcome,

    You're all too right about letting the blade do all the work. Adding too much pressure is a sure recipe for irritation. Sounds like you're off to a great start!

    Dave

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    It's encouraging to hear that the first attempt isn't always a bloodbath. Congrats!

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    Great Job..

    You sure did better than my first shaves (although I didnt bleed that much the first shave).. the second or third was worse.. it was bloody smooth..

    Have Fun!

    Maarten

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    Right on with the Clubman Pinaud aftershave!

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    way to go man there is no better feeling than having a great shave i still get the same feeling shave after shave i only wish i had started 15 years ago

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    Glad to hear it can be done. I just ordered my first razor and have been studying everything I can. I have been anticipating a blood bath my first try. now I have some hope. LOL taz/mike

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    Mike, there is no reason why it could not be done. There was a time were straights were the only way. Please let us know of your experience.

    Al raz.

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