Thread: First post in a long time...

Been a long time since I have been on here so figured I would jump on and post what’s been going on...

Started shaving with a straight about a year ago or so and enjoyed it. Had some ups but a lot of downs figured I would step back and got myself a DE to learn pressure and angle (also for the times when I didn’t have enough time to use a straight and that’s when I would really get into trouble anyways so figured make it am easier on myself).

I now have 3 DE razors and 5 Straights and can shave well with all of them. Every now and then the blade reminds me who is boss but it’s never anything other than a small weeper so I count that as a win.

Recently the acquisition bug hit me and I went on a buying spree of soaps, pre and post shave items and while I was at it decided to buy some Hones (figured why not).

Well the other day after watching hours of YouTube honing videos I decided it was time to try it. So I took out the hones lapped them smooth took out my first straight I purchased (old vintage straight purchased from whipped dog and figured I would give it a go. Started on the 1K, then the 5K, 8K and finished on the 12K. From there hit the strop then shaved...for the first time honing I was happy...definitely need some more work but I was able to get 3 full passes and only 1 small nick.

What have I learned over this journey so far? Don’t rush, if you don’t have the time to dedicate to a straight shave then use the DE or skip it for the day. Watch the pressure and blade angle. Good prep and a great lather along with a good moisturizing aftershave should never be overlooked. And above all else have fun with it.

Good info, the "Don't Rush!"
~Richard

Welcome back, you have learned a lot in the past year - "Don't rush" and "Have fun"

Don’t feel bad, I have been lurking over 3 years ago just created
New password today to join this wonderfully large group of helpful
People, not great at messages, maby I’ll improve with time !
MHW

Welcome back VTshaver and welcome mwnc252! Don't rush and have fun is a fantastic message. Experiment, relax, and enjoy. Oh, and happy new year!!

Welcome back.

Roger

Welcome back to SRP.
Great advice for all : Don't Rush!

Pete <:-}

Welcome back and take your time. No need to rush anything when it comes to putting the sharpest things on the planet to your throat.

Originally Posted by VTshaver

What have I learned over this journey so far? Don’t rush, if you don’t have the time to dedicate to a straight shave then use the DE or skip it for the day. Watch the pressure and blade angle. Good prep and a great lather along with a good moisturizing aftershave should never be overlooked. And above all else have fun with it.

Sounds like you figured it out-welcome back!

Glad to be back and happy that I picked up this great hobby of wet shaving.