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Interesting First Shave

Have been DE shaving for a month or so now, and really enjoying it.

But I'm definitely tempted by the straights, and ordered a started from Whipped Dog (fantastic service)

So one day me and two friends track down the only person in this city that will still give straight razor shaves. I go first, and get some hot foam slapped on my face, and hot towels for approximately 0.00025 seconds. Out comes the razor and...

...man...he sure is using a lot of styptic powder

...seems to be having some issues there on my lip

...is the blade really supposed to drag that much?

...ok...seriously, is he going to use the whole bin of powder?

He finishes and shows me my face. Looks like i went through a plate glass window.

The funny part? I'm getting married 4 hours later. The other guys are my groomsmen.

You better believe I made them go through it as well.

Still not dissuaded from trying. I think the blade was poorly sharpened, and the barber was out of practice. But still, it made for a funny story that night!
 

Luc

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One of the reasons I have been dissuaded from getting a straight razor shave is that I think I can do a better job than most barbers.

+1

I'm happy with the shaves I give myself...
 
You sound like you planned your wedding as much as I did (it was my MIL's job).

I hope you plan your own straight-shaves a bit more than you did your wedding!
 
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