Shumate first shave

I got my $5 antique store shumate back from honing today and IT WAS NICE. I have shaved a couple of times with a "Magic razor" with disposable blades and it cant compare to the real thing. With the shumate i got exactly zero cuts or nicks and a much closer shave than with the magic razor (which was also shredding my face). The shave isnt baby butt smooth but i imagine it will get a lot closer with time and practice. I want to thank everyone on the site for all the help and information. Nun2sharp was especially helpful and did a great job with my razor.

They're grossly underestimated. Ask any owner. 'Comparable to Genco, Henckels.

Congrats on first shave! I'm new to SR shaving too (about a month in), just be patient and vigilant and better results will come by themeselves.

That sounds like a great first experience:)
The smoothness of a properly honed straight is unrivaled in the shaving world.
And the best part is that it will get even better :)