Thread: Have reached shaving nirvana: thanks guys!

I was just happy that I got my first comfortable shave. Actually, if anything, I am overly cautious. I shave with extreme caution. It takes me 45/50 minutes to shave in the morning...about 5 to 10 of those minutes are beard preparation.

I have a whole lot of respect for what I'm holding in my hand. I've been shaving with a straight for about 6 weeks now. I'm far from accomplished, believe me. However, I am trying different things to learn what works and what doesn't.

Today's shave was okay. Only two nice nicks on each side of my chin. I didn't know Sandalwood shave cream lathered up red! LOL. Anyway, my chin is the most difficult area for me. Just can't get comfortable shaving that area. Anyone have any advice? Thanks,

Jeff

What I do for my chin is grip the blade by the spine between my thumb and my forefinger like gripping a (very wide) guitar pick. When I make the S->N pass, I grip it with the edge up & rest the back of my thumb under my chin & scythe using the wrist. This seems to lend extra control.

I was going to reply but then I remembered I nicked my chin this AM lol

Yesterday is now. Tomorrow is now. Now is now.

Shaving nirvana is the blissful unity of shaver, shaving and shave.

Greetings,

lux

Though I've only been shaving with straights for a little over 2 months now, it was a month ago I came to the conclusion I would never go back to a disposable or electric again. In my opinion, this is the only way to shave... any other way is a sad girly-man shortcut.

There are many technological innovations where the "improvement" is that the new way is easier or more convenient. The end result might not be any better, and it may even be worse. The move from reel-to-reel to cassette tape is one such innovation. The move to disposables is another.

Hello fellow wet shavers,

Seems to me that much "progress" and "innovation" is mostly marketing hype to replenish some persons' (already overflowing) pockets and encourage the waste disposal industry. Not only shaving, consumer electonics but almost any other field.

Opting for a str8 and excluding disposables from one's budget will scarcely be understood as good citizenship in a world feverishly devoted to economic growth.

Greetings,

lux