I must admit that I approached this new style of shaving with a way too how hard could it be attitude. My transition to the DE was so natural and trouble free that I simply didn’t consider how different this new approach would be.
Well let me tell you; I was humbled very quickly after I accidentally extended my blade a bit too far towards my right nostril. Here once more I found proof that our maker has not only instilled our sense of humor but, enjoys his own as well. For it was at that moment my wife who has long proclaimed that we all here were a little silly making much over nothing rounded the corner with words all ready spoken of “are you enjoying your new razor”?
I of course tried my best in a nonchalant sort of way to hide the steady stream of blood running down my face but it was too late. Oh what an expression or joy ran over her face as she conceived that she had grounds for those four much anticipated rare and savored words “I TOLD YOU SO!”
This was followed by the briefly put but sincere question of; are you ok? All the while trying not to look too hurried to get to the phone and share this unbelievably funny experience with my mother and a number of others who she knew would enjoy this humorous event.
You can guess the rest as I endure what will seem like an eternity of first greeting question from family and friends of; how is the traditional shaving going? To, do you have any straight razors to sell? Anyway I think I would be well served to do a bit more in the way of how to videos and reading on this matter.
Please consider this question in closing; do you ever get use to the left hand thing? I seemed to really be handy capped in trying to shave with my non predominant hand.
Hope you enjoy, REP
Well let me tell you; I was humbled very quickly after I accidentally extended my blade a bit too far towards my right nostril. Here once more I found proof that our maker has not only instilled our sense of humor but, enjoys his own as well. For it was at that moment my wife who has long proclaimed that we all here were a little silly making much over nothing rounded the corner with words all ready spoken of “are you enjoying your new razor”?
I of course tried my best in a nonchalant sort of way to hide the steady stream of blood running down my face but it was too late. Oh what an expression or joy ran over her face as she conceived that she had grounds for those four much anticipated rare and savored words “I TOLD YOU SO!”
This was followed by the briefly put but sincere question of; are you ok? All the while trying not to look too hurried to get to the phone and share this unbelievably funny experience with my mother and a number of others who she knew would enjoy this humorous event.
You can guess the rest as I endure what will seem like an eternity of first greeting question from family and friends of; how is the traditional shaving going? To, do you have any straight razors to sell? Anyway I think I would be well served to do a bit more in the way of how to videos and reading on this matter.
Please consider this question in closing; do you ever get use to the left hand thing? I seemed to really be handy capped in trying to shave with my non predominant hand.
Hope you enjoy, REP
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Just go slow, and for now stay away from the nose. Just do your sideburns and maybe your cheeks. Get your technique down. I wasn't sure about using my other hand either, but now I do and it is easier. Just use your other hand on easy spots too. As time goes on everything will come together.
