I won a GD straight over in this PIF (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...-into-straight-shaving-just-to-*try*-it-PIF-1) and gave it a shave last night. I haven't watched any videos or tried to do any learning, I just went at it.
My Semogue 1520, GD straight and La Toja Manantiales smashed in my lather bowl.
I shaved my sideburns, cheeks, under my chin and the left side of my neck WTG with no problem. I got to shaving the other side of my neck and couldn't figure out how to use my right hand to shave the right side of my neck. Moved onto my chin, tugged like crazy so I put the straight down for the day and picked up my DE. Overall it went well. From the straight I moved right onto ATG and had a smooth face when I woke up today.
So moving forward I need to learn to strop, what to do with the lather when I shave (i.e. wipe the razor or run it under water) I thought I heard not to rinse somewhere along the way, do i need to put an oil on the blade after every shave to keep from rusting? and need to probably learn to use both hands. Thanks B&B for keeping me in a constant state of learning.
My Semogue 1520, GD straight and La Toja Manantiales smashed in my lather bowl.
I shaved my sideburns, cheeks, under my chin and the left side of my neck WTG with no problem. I got to shaving the other side of my neck and couldn't figure out how to use my right hand to shave the right side of my neck. Moved onto my chin, tugged like crazy so I put the straight down for the day and picked up my DE. Overall it went well. From the straight I moved right onto ATG and had a smooth face when I woke up today.
So moving forward I need to learn to strop, what to do with the lather when I shave (i.e. wipe the razor or run it under water) I thought I heard not to rinse somewhere along the way, do i need to put an oil on the blade after every shave to keep from rusting? and need to probably learn to use both hands. Thanks B&B for keeping me in a constant state of learning.