Thread: How long does this phase last? Just started great shaves...

Ed,

Straight razor shaving is a lifetime experience: of new discoveries and secrets, of encountering glorious razors and some not so, and through it all lies that luscious anticipation for the next shave.

Well as to safety,
1- ensire you are aware of your surroundings, we dont want to slip or trip whilst shaving,
2- ensure you are aware of where people and pets are, we dont want any surprise visits startling us,
3- ensure you are aware of where your blade edge is when you arent shaving with it,
4- ensure you are aware of where the parts of the blade edge are that you arent using, toes and heels have a habit of biting you when you arent watching,
5, dont get complacent, i found that at about 6 months in i got a bit complacent, you will know if and when it happens, your face will become sore and bloody,
6, dont rush, just because you can get all the stubble, and you are comfortable with the strokes required doesnt mean you should try and speed up - it will happen on its own.

I amsure i could think of more but that'll do for now. Was that the sort of thing you wanted?

Yes. Thank you! Exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Interesting number 6 has been on my mind, how long the shave takes, I will erase it. Careful before speed makes sense; comfortable before close worked well. I bet 'careful before speed' will be the same. One through five all have analogs in safe weapons handling and use, and make good sense. Thank you.

Originally Posted by EdHutton

Yes. Thank you! Exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. Interesting number 6 has been on my mind, how long the shave takes, I will erase it. Careful before speed makes sense; comfortable before close worked well. I bet 'careful before speed' will be the same. One through five all have analogs in safe weapons handling and use, and make good sense. Thank you.

Yep. Every razor is a loaded weapon, don't point the edge at any beard you don't intend to completely destroy, keep your razor closed, and your finger off of the tang, until ready to shave, know your face and surrounding areas before shaving.

Originally Posted by EdHutton

Any of you guys doing this for a long time give me a hint? What's next?

Best,

Ed

Your head, bald is beautiful.

If you wish to count to 21 at bed time, do not shave in the nude!
~Richard

It took a second and then I started laughing my butt off. Thanks for this safety tip!

Ed

Love, love, love reading and sharing these encouraging posts. They put a smile on my face as I read them.

Originally Posted by Geezer

If you wish to count to 21 at bed time, do not shave in the nude!
~Richard

Should have been saved for Quip of the Day today, Richard.

There are infinite combinations of hones, strops, razor types, soaps, creams, aftershaves, etc. Once you're getting consistent results then you can start to introduce new things into the routine and you'll notice the small differences they make. If you're used to a 5/8 razor then find a 6/8 or 7/8 and see how it changes your shave, stropping, and honing technique. Even different grinds can have subtle effects. The sport is in trying new things and seeing what you like the most.