I just finished up my first straight razor shave, after a few years of DE shaves. I got a 5/8 Ralf Aust round point as my first razor. Shaved great out of the box ( i have nothing else to compare it to though lol). I didn’t even strop, in fear of messing up the edge. No cuts or irritation. I did however save my last pass (ATG) for my DE, just until I get more comfortable. But there was barely anything left for the ATG pass, I was amazed and am glad I made the transition. Just wanted to share.
First Straight Razor Shave
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Congrats!!! Keep at it , but always remember to make sure it is properly honed ( most razors aren’t shave ready out of the box, regardless of there claims ) also you always want to strop your razor pre and post shave , but I’m sure the experts will chime in with a bit more detail for you .
Happy shaves !!
Happy shaves !!
Congratulations, Sir!!
Thanks for sharing @JohnnyWayne203, I have not used a Straight Razor yet. I may one day but then again I may not.
One heck of a first shave! Congrats and welcome aboard!
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Thank you sir. I got the razor from Maggards and it said “professionally honed”. I’m not sure who hones their razors though.
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@Dzaw
Ice officially broke lol
Ice officially broke lol
@JohnnyWayne203 then it’s good to go actually !!! Sorry there are a few reputable places that do actually hone properly and they are one of them IMO.
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@Psusocr
I was hoping that was the case and I didn’t just get lucky. As I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between properly honed or not. It did cut quite effortlessly, now we’ll see how it goes after stropping.
I was hoping that was the case and I didn’t just get lucky. As I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between properly honed or not. It did cut quite effortlessly, now we’ll see how it goes after stropping.
Getting into a good pre and post shave stropping routine is very key to a perfect shave ! Hopefully some experts will chime in for you as well and share their routines . I personally strop 40 laps before I shave on leather. Post shave I will strop 15 laps on linen and 40 more laps on leather .
