So I've been shaving with a straight since January, typical newbie mistakes, trying to take on the the entire art at the same time. I recently sent out some razors to be sharpened by another member because I wanted to eliminate that variable. Got the razors back and shaved - nice but a bit razor burnt at the end - not good.
While I was showering I accidentally grabbed my wifes conditioner and instead of rinsing it off I massaged it onto my beard, felt good and was kind of like a pre-shave oil I thought. I shaved with one of the recently honed razors and dang, it was smooth, so smooth I shaved again the next day because my face felt so good! Prior to this I had to wait a day between shaves :(
The conditioner really prepped my beard well. I've also recently found my rythm with the hones and honed up a smiling blade Torrey. Shaved with it this morning and WOW, first BBS shave!!! :tu
I have a couple places that are bowl shaped on my neck and it was like the whiskers just fell off!!
So I shower and use a bowl that is big and kept warm for my lather as I shave, but the conditioner so far is the best prep I've found. Does anyone else do this? I almost feel like I'm cheating?? :confused: