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    Senior Member crushnbugs's Avatar
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    Default Ok I gave it a GO this evening...

    Ok so when I came home today my box was waiting for me. I knew it was what I was looking forward to....the razor was here from Straight Razor Designs!

    I opened everything up, went into the bedroom where I would not be disturbed and checked it out.

    The razor was looking awsome, gave it the arm hair test and the hairs fley off making a little pop! WOW was it shave ready! Thanks Tony!

    After dinner, washing the car and a few other chors it was time to take the shower and give it a try!

    Made my lather/creame took the shower, preped to give it a go, I gave the Strop a few SLOW passes prior to shaving.

    After a few moments just adjusting my grip I gave the side burns a GO. At first it seemed almost sticky or hanging up. Then it felt like it was pulling, I adjusted my grip and the angle again and it was nice and smooth. Straight down on both side burns with no Problem!! WOW was I happy.

    I gave the cheeks a little go towards the corners of the mouth, it too as uneventful. Nice and smooth. I did a little under my chin, a straight run down my neck in the front and it was a little stop and go.

    At this point I had to think back to the WIKI and said to myself, Lets not push it!

    I did great for the first run with the Straight razor! No nicks, no razor burn, nothing!

    I have to say, I am LOVING it!

    Looking forward to my next shave.

    Thanks to all!!



    Definatly time for a refreshment...


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    Woo hoo! StraightRazorDave's Avatar
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    Congratulations! That sounds like a very successful shave. You did the right thing buying a shave-ready razor from a reputable vendor like SRD. I'm sure you are looking forward to the next shave with it. On that note....I think it's time for my shower and shave!

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    Congrats and think it will just get better as you get better. Enjoy!!! And welcome to the good life!!!

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    Congrats man!!

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    well done, welcome to the club. Good luck.

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    out-F-ing-standing !!

    glad to hear it

    now go read the wiki about advanced shaving !!

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    Congratulations... <- my first shave... lol

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    Nice job!

    I just want to add one thing... for future reference and for any other new guys who are reading. That SRD-honed razor out of the box is ready for shaving. You don't need to strop.

    BUT -- it sounds like you did a nice job, so good work and let us know how it goes next time.

    Gratz,

    Ogie

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    Default Giving it a go

    Ah, yes,

    You have made a wise choice to go straight razor. Congratulations, and welcome to the wonderful world of gentlemen shavers.

    Regards and good luck,

    Obie

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    Good for you!!! Welcome to the world of Str8 shaving.Remember that there are two kinds of Str8 shavers,Those who cut themselves and those who will. Congrats and may you have all great shaves!

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