Thread: 3rd shave and really happy

Hello All,
i had a long shower last night to establish the Shower V Hot towel debate.
This time i was addimant i will not tackle my chin after the last times of nicks.
pre oiled and took my time to lather.
i felt really comfortable now with getting to know my beard growth.
i finished off with my Mach 3 on the chin.Balm and aftershave and what a SHAVE!
i noticed the redness has dissapeared from my first shave.
I have my Buck & Ryan Straight Razor to try tomorrow as it is shave ready, so i will be trying my first proper Straight shave.

take care all,
Brian

Take your time learning new techniques. No reason to rush forward.

You may find this previous post helpful:

Besides all the advice that you have already received, the key to a smooth, nick free shave is beard preparation. Some like to take a shower before they shave or at least use a hot towel. Others use some pre shave oils with good success. Finally, making good lather also enhances the experience in a number of ways: lather of the right consistency prevents cuts as the blade glides free of opposition. The warm lather is not only pleasant but also continues the process started during bear preparation. A lather produced with a good quality soap conditions the skin and restores its natural look after the shave. I see that you are using good quality soaps. With the proper technique, you should see your shaves improve day to day. In case that you have not already done so, here a few links from the wiki that deal with these:

Illustrated Guide to Making Basic Soap Lather - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Illustrated Guide to making Überlather - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Illustrated quide to making basic cream lather in three different ways - Straight Razor Place Wiki

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You can even improve the lather by combining it with glycerin and soap to form uberlather. I imagine that you have a dilution problem going on if it is not working right. When you build the lather, the key is to keep rubbing the brush against the bowl (see my post in the second to last link ) until you start getting large bubbles as you rub. At that point, you know you are done lathering for that amount ot soap. I usually only apply the lather to the section of the face that I am going to shave. I do this not only to prevent the lather from drying but because I want to minimize exposure to the soap as my skin is VERY sensitive.


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Al raz.

Wow!,
thanks guys so much great info.
i am so happy that my 3rd shave went really well and i enjoyed the realxing and the nostalgia that goes with it...Male grooming at its best.Time for me,me,me.
talk to you all soon,
Thanks
again,
Brian