Jumping in to straights

[Muscles]

G'day guys,
After a total of 10 DE shaves I have decided to go straight. The best shave I ever had was done with a straight by a barber. My DE shaving is better than any shave I had given myself (before B&B) but I am sure that I will never be 100% happy shaving with a DE as I will always be chasing that feeling from the straight. Even after many years I can remember exactly how good I felt when I got out of that barbers chair.

I have pushed the launch button and have supplies on there way to me. I've got to say thanks to the whole B&B community for the equipment reviews, the wiki as a whole, the shaving journals, the instructional videos and the constant encouragement from all members - without all that I would not have considered it but you all make it (seem) so easy

Wish me luck!

 

[Luc]

That's quick but if you feel that a straight razor is better then, good choice!

What did you get?

 

[mdunn]

Do it, mate!

Im in Sydney too, if you ever need a hand with anything.

 

[Defend Tacoma]

What did you get?

+1! And pictures too, once u get the loot! Also, u might consider a straight shave journal so we can rejoice with you when all is well, and offer good advice if things take a turn for the difficult!

 

[wdwrx]

Good for you. I skipped right over DE's and jumped in with both feet. I haven't looked back.

 

[Muscles]

I will still be DE shaving while waiting for my goods to arrive and perhaps a while longer as I want to try a few more DE razors I have before switching over. I will probably use my DE's while travelling as I do a fair bit of interstate for work, well at least in the early days...

I placed an order with Jarrod (thesuperiorshave.com) for a Dovo 100686 and a 101581 to learn on - both honed by Jarrod. I got two as his pricing was great, I saved on postage and I can keep one with a properly honed edge as a reference. I also, got a Filly to practice on from RupRazor and a few other goodies for later use. Pictures will come soon enough and so will a journal.

@mdunn thanks for the offer champ I may just have to look you up...

 

[nicknbleeding]

You wont regret it.

 

[Luc]

Do it, mate!

Im in Sydney too, if you ever need a hand with anything.

You know what to do next time you're in Melbourne, I'll give you a hand with Belgian ales!

 

[Muscles]

Awesome! Will definitely look you up soon, I have a week in Melbourne coming up and some Belgian ales sound good!

 

[earl of St Andrews]

Welcome to the "other world". I have been only shaving with a straight for a week and although I have enjoyed 8 months of DE,I don´t miss it that much.

 

[RF1963]

I jumped over to straights and my DE is now reserved for trips away or mornings when I don't have the time for a straight.

Good luck, the learning curve is steep but doable. The best advice I picked up was to envisage the angle of the blade as being about twice the width of the spine. Initially it felt the blade was too close to the face but it worked. Go slowly and keep focus.

 

[Luc]

Awesome! Will definitely look you up soon, I have a week in Melbourne coming up and some Belgian ales sound good!

Sure, let me know in advance and we could sample a few beers at the Belgian Ale Cafe...

 

[mdunn]

You know what to do next time you're in Melbourne, I'll give you a hand with Belgian ales!

Delerium Tremens, I assume?

 

[dmcconnell]

Welcome! You're in for a treat. I am another straight shaver who went straight from a Schick Quattro to a straight razor, bypassing the DE. While this seems all well and good now, it meant I had A LOT to learn at once . . . brushes, soaps, lathering, prep, stropping, honing and straight shaving. Definitely worth it though...

 

[natchez]

It is great to see more members giving straights a go. Just take it slow and you will be fine. A totally different type of shaving experience then DE and, for me, much more fun

Plus, the amount of different blade shapes, sizes, and grinds to try opens a whole new world.

 

[ouch]

I placed an order with Jarrod (thesuperiorshave.com) for a Dovo 100686 and a 101581 to learn on - both honed by Jarrod. I got two as his pricing was great, I saved on postage and I can keep one with a properly honed edge as a reference.

Ah, the 5/8 half hollow and the 6/8 full hollow "best" models. Where are you going to get two new razors for a buck twenty? Nice start.

 

[Blue58]

OMG three male aussies together means only one thing.... a day at the pub watching football on the tellie

 

[RF1963]

OMG three male aussies together means only one thing.... a day at the pub watching football on the tellie

...whilst planning an armed robbery

I've been watching Underbelly; that was a documentary series, right?

 

[Luc]

Delerium Tremens, I assume?

Yes and those with the 'Trappist' logo on it!

 

[mdunn]

OMG three male aussies together means only one thing.... a day at the pub watching football on the tellie

you say that like its a bad thing!