Thread: Newbie issues

Thanks for the suggestions. Today I tried a lot of the tips here and got a much more satisfactory result. It's still a work in progress, but much improved. I puffed the lower lip (which helped a LOT), and stretched the skin as well to help with the underside. I went in small, light strokes and even tried the 'buffing' thing I saw on here (drawing the blade backwards to redeposit a bit of lather). That little bit alone did wonders to the rest of my shave. It allowed me to do two passes where I needed to touch things up and I came out today without any new nicks or abrasions.

All I can say is that I love shaving with a straight. I will NEVER EVER EVER EVER go back. I still use my safety to touch up my chin and other things, but I needed it less today on my face.

maddafinga: I've been an OSC fan for a LONG time. I'm not very old (early/mid twenties) but I've loved him since before I was a teen. Ender's Shadow and its sequels are my faves but I didn't like the idea of using 'bean' as a screen name. Don't want to give the wrong impression if you know what I mean. haha.

Just looked up the science fiction novels you're on about. Looks interesting...