First Straight Shave

[onadraw]

Its my day off so I decided to give it a go. I used MWF and my new to me Whipped Dog, Brummel Werk razor.

I was intending to go slow but found that it didn't work too good like that. I threw caution to the wind and started moving the blade with a little more confidence. (fake it till you make it)

Couple thoughts:

I'm right handed. I was not able to find a way to hold the razor in my left hand that felt good for me. I completed the entire shave with my right hand.

Was surprised how difficult it was to shave my chin. Likely just fear and lack of technique.

2 WTG and 1 ATG passes left me with a pretty good shave overall. Should have done XTG on neck for better results there.


I ended with a tiny nick on my right cheek, one on my left ear, and a tiny bit of razor burn on my left jawline. Really not too bad for my first attempt, I think.

 

[Gissy]

That sounds like a great first shave to me! I still don't go ATG and I'm on my 17th shave.

 

[onadraw]

Thanks Gissy. I was reading your impressive progress. No way I would have done a video on my first go.

Also, now that a little time has passed, I found that I have 3 other very fine slice type cuts and a few weepers that I didn't notice at first.