First attempt at a head shave was terrible - Had to finish up with the disposable bic. My hair is straight, black, course and thick. you can guess why I either shave it bald or down to stubbles.

the reason I got into straight razor shaving was for my head so today was the dry run. I learned a few things:

1) what is sharp enough for my face is in no means sharp enough for my head.
2) a hollow does not work - it must be a stiff stiff blade to plow through the hairs
3) I have a long way to go before being able to feel comfortable holding the blade and knowing where the blade is on the back of my head
4) applying large amounts of AS to scalp after a headshave can cause possible dizziness and possible blackout due to searing pain
and finally...DAM that was exhilerating.

I have to watch a few more videos on head shaving and improve the sharpness of the turner wedge and maybe even give the Le Grelot 1/4 a shot on my head too.

Andy