Thread: No Runs, No Drips, No Errors

NO REPEAT PERFORMANCE

I had my second str8 shave this evening and I nearly made it a double perfect shave.
I had a great shave going and saw a strip just under my off hand jaw line that didn't get cut as close as I was looking for. I jockeyed the position of the razor and went for the stroke and just the slightest nick. No real blood, just a red dot.
I made my second pass and I must say, It's almost BBS.
I am totally hooked and I will master the BBS shave.

Does any other newbie wish their beard would grow faster?
I've been waiting till I have a good shadow before I shave. Is this a good practice or should I shave more often? Is it easier with some growth or with a semi smooth surface?

Thanks everyone,
Brian

Originally Posted by Uncle

NO REPEAT PERFORMANCE

I had my second str8 shave this evening and I nearly made it a double perfect shave.
I had a great shave going and saw a strip just under my off hand jaw line that didn't get cut as close as I was looking for. I jockeyed the position of the razor and went for the stroke and just the slightest nick. No real blood, just a red dot.
I made my second pass and I must say, It's almost BBS.
I am totally hooked and I will master the BBS shave.

Does any other newbie wish their beard would grow faster?
I've been waiting till I have a good shadow before I shave. Is this a good practice or should I shave more often? Is it easier with some growth or with a semi smooth surface?

Thanks everyone,
Brian

It's up to your skin. Some people can do several passes every day. I usually do two passes every 2 or 3 days.

I have sensitive skin and it was heightened when I started with a straight. If you can shave daily without irritation or discomfort then go for it, otherwise I'd wait a day or two between shaves.

Originally Posted by Uncle

I shaved today with a str8 for the first time in my life. I did not grow up where my dad taught me how to be a man. I learned to shave and every other hygiene thing from experimentation or peers.
This site has given me more knowledge than I could have ever imagined.

I have been using a DE for the last few weeks until I could get my str8.
I used every bit of advice from the posts here and gave it a try.
My str8 came shave ready, but I did 30 passes on my strop with the least bit of pressure.
I prepped as with my DE and with the lightest touch gave 1 pass wtg. What an experience.
I could not get over the sound of the razor doing its work. I had a couple trouble spots, under my lip, and the point of my chin. I took so much time, I had not moisten my lather a couple times as it was drying out.

The end result, because of the great knowledge shared here I can report, a perfect shave on my first ever attempt.

I will work on my muscle memory and technique so I need everyone to keep posting because I'm learning.
Brian

You guys make me sick that can accomplish something that took me three months and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears on the first attempt!