Impatience

**Andrew_D** · 03-29-2006, 10:19 PM

I finally got my straight (dovo special) and strop from Tony today (customs slowed delivery I think), and was very excited to open the box - I wasn't disappointed. Straights look 10 times nicer in the flesh

, and the strop is beautiful too. I had thought about waiting a bit before I shaved with it to practice stropping, however, the razor seemed to pass the HHT with ease so I thought why not! I haven't shaved for 5 days by this evening (in anticipation of my straight I couldn't bring myself to look at the mach3)and had quite a beard going on so I had a few butterflies in the stomach, but they were all misplaced. The shave was very smooth and I didn't even nick myself or cause irritation. I didn't try to get the closest shave and used the least pressure I could. I didn't do much on the second pass (can't bring myself to shave against

), nevertheless, I was very happy with the results. I still have a lot to learn though, but I'm looking forward to it

.

**AFDavis11** · 03-29-2006, 10:23 PM

Congrats! Good work. I rarely shave against the grain. I wouldn't sweat it. With practice you can find the right angle and direction to get a wicked close shave without ever going "against" the grain.

**Joe Chandler** · 03-29-2006, 10:30 PM

Excellent! I can't bring myself to use a "safety" razor anymore, either. Just seems too....wussy.

**wvbias** · 03-29-2006, 10:45 PM

Andrew,

Congratulations on your success.

You have now started down
the path to an addiction. You will be itching for another razor
in no time ( if you aren't already ). Then there are all these
soaps and creams that need trying......

Terry

**bbqncigars** · 03-30-2006, 12:25 AM

Pssst. Terry: don't forget to tell him about all those wonderful brushes!

Wayne, spreading the joy of SAD

**wvbias** · 03-30-2006, 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by bbqncigars

Pssst. Terry: don't forget to tell him about all those wonderful brushes!

Wayne, spreading the joy of SAD

...... and aftershaves and colognes.... I wonder if he truely understands?

Terry

**thebigspendur** · 03-30-2006, 01:45 AM

A first shave with great results and no nicks or irritation, wow I'm impressed!

**EdinLA44** · 03-30-2006, 02:49 AM

Andrew,

Congrats on the new shaving gear and the first shave. Just take your time and it will get even better.

**xman** · 03-30-2006, 03:51 AM

You have just joined an obscure subculture.

Welcome to the rest of your life with a straight razor. What a great feeling. And to get through it without any mishaps. Give yourself a pat on the back.

X

**Andrew_D** · 04-13-2006, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the replies. I have now shaved about 10 times or so with the str8 and everything is going well bar one or two minor mishaps. I've noticed that shaving with a st8 seems to require the correct 'frame of mind'. The mishaps ocurred when I was a little rushed. Anyway, the last 3 shaves have been the best I have ever had, and I can't be more pleased

. I think I'm getting the hang of stropping since the blade seems to be passing the HHT well, and I'm getting the shaving technique better all the time. I don't think I ever want to go back to Mach 3 type razors again.

Originally Posted by xman

You have just joined an obscure subculture.

Welcome to the rest of your life with a straight razor. What a great feeling. And to get through it without any mishaps. Give yourself a pat on the back.
X

You have me worried now

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