Thread: My Sons first SR shave

Hi all
My son (24) finally got the courage to have a shave with a straight last night. I gave him all he should need including fresh honed razors and explained how to strop them which he seemed to pick up very quickly. My instruction to him was concise but brief on how to handle, maintain and use the equipment I gave him.

Llama brand duel buffalo/horse strop
Pasted Diamond Edge Russian and Linen strop
Kimberly Special, Rusco, Belgian coticule Hones
Joseph rogers MasterRazor #1,1/2 hollow and a Boker Red Injun 101 (stiffer blade on the joseph rogers is easier to learn how to strop with I felt)
Grosvenor best Badger brush and Doulton scuttle

His confidence was low to be honest, so I shaved part of his cheek and neck to let him feel how much weight and the angle of attack should be. When he tried he was supprised how easy the blade cut the hair and not him Once he started to get the hang of "Gurning" to get taught skin he was off and running and I had to make him slow down before he cut himself. This he did later when he realised he had forgot about a scar on his jaw line that he normally goes easy around. a few spots of blood didnt seem to put him off though.
His biggest complaint was as most possibly find, keeping good vision while shaving past the ears from the hair line. Under the neck and chin were also a problem for him but he says he will practise duel hand shaving to overcome these niggles.
I know now that I am going to constantly pestered for advice but it's a good cause and it will save the boy some cash.

PuFF

Huzzah! Another convert. Glad to hear it. Best of luck to him as a new Str8 shaver, and to you as a teacher!

HUZZAH!!!!

The resurrection of a fine family tradition. Hurray.
Did you introduce him to SRP?

I'll have to teach my daughter to shave me, or hope that I'll have a grandson someday to teach...

Originally Posted by PuFFaH

I know now that I am going to constantly pestered for advice but it's a good cause and it will save the boy some cash.

PuFF

Unless he develops any straight shaving related acquisition disorder(s)

In that case you owe him a life long allowance for nursing an expensive condition!

That's great news. I did a shaving demonstration for a long-lost uncle and cousin (the kid's like 8) yesterday (quick 2-passer with the Winner). Hoping I'll get the same results with both eventually

Hey that is great news. My son is only 13 so I have a way to go to see if he is interested. I hope so.

Way to go! Sounds like he has a good instructor, good tools, he shouldn't have too many problems! As long as he realizes there will be slips and that they will heal, he'll be good to go! Congrats. One question, and I'm surprised Rich didn't ask, is he a possible recruit to Rich's commando's?

Outstanding! A mighty nice starter set for him. The best heirloom you're passing on is your experience. Great approach too. Thanks for letting us in on it!

- Dale

He says he will come on here when the news dies down Shy lol

He is in the bathroom as I type stropping up for his next shave. I know I will get the "hey Pops, am I doing this right" any time now
Big question is do I pass on just the basics and let him find his own path. Or should I smother him with tips and advise and take all the joy of finding out away from him? Happy medium I suppose would be to just be there when he falls so he doesn't faulter and loose heart.

No shouts for help yet, might go and take a peek to see what he's doing

It's like being an expectant father all over again, how sad

PuFF

Originally Posted by PuFFaH

No shouts for help yet, might go and take a peek to see what he's doing

It's like being an expectant father all over again, how sad

PuFF

Enjoy it while it lasts. Sooner or later he'll think he knows better & tell you what to do lol.