Good Day,
Been wet shaving for about 2 years. Moved overseas at the request of Uncle Sam last year and found the forum. Let's just say this year Badger Brushes and I have become very well acquainted. My buddy that turned me on to wet shaving is a straight razor kind of fellow, so I wanted to give them a try.
For father's day last year I bought a straight and strop, from Larry at Whipped Dog. And theyfinally ended up under the tree at Christmas. So today, after a bit of video and some time on the strop I took the plunge with just the left side (dominate side) of my face with the razor on a double pass ..ie lather and shave, and re-lather and shave.
I think I broke every rule in the book on what not to do .used a new soap, new brush, did not shower (only used the hot towel for a few minutes). But I put the soap directly to my face pretty thick, and let it sit .and sit some more .Used Barrister and Mann's "Roam" ..reminds me of a campfire. And then I face lathered for a bit.
All in all it went well, No nicks and no weepers. Enjoyed the sound of the blade cutting the whiskers, and pleasure of seeing the action vice just watching the soap pile up on the underside of the DE. That is about all I can ask for. When I went for my post shave pass with my Alum block I noticed a slight tingle where I had been using the straight .will just watch my angle and pressure in the next few days as I stay on my strong side cheek.
About the only thing I learned is I will probably switch razor's to another shave ready razor I purchase with a barber's hone as it is a round nose and the one from Larry has a nice point, and while I am get the hang of things, would like to keep my ear and nose on my face. Here is a pic of my set up today will continue to post as I get into the swing.
Thanks for stopping by,
Lucas
Been wet shaving for about 2 years. Moved overseas at the request of Uncle Sam last year and found the forum. Let's just say this year Badger Brushes and I have become very well acquainted. My buddy that turned me on to wet shaving is a straight razor kind of fellow, so I wanted to give them a try.
For father's day last year I bought a straight and strop, from Larry at Whipped Dog. And theyfinally ended up under the tree at Christmas. So today, after a bit of video and some time on the strop I took the plunge with just the left side (dominate side) of my face with the razor on a double pass ..ie lather and shave, and re-lather and shave.
I think I broke every rule in the book on what not to do .used a new soap, new brush, did not shower (only used the hot towel for a few minutes). But I put the soap directly to my face pretty thick, and let it sit .and sit some more .Used Barrister and Mann's "Roam" ..reminds me of a campfire. And then I face lathered for a bit.
All in all it went well, No nicks and no weepers. Enjoyed the sound of the blade cutting the whiskers, and pleasure of seeing the action vice just watching the soap pile up on the underside of the DE. That is about all I can ask for. When I went for my post shave pass with my Alum block I noticed a slight tingle where I had been using the straight .will just watch my angle and pressure in the next few days as I stay on my strong side cheek.
About the only thing I learned is I will probably switch razor's to another shave ready razor I purchase with a barber's hone as it is a round nose and the one from Larry has a nice point, and while I am get the hang of things, would like to keep my ear and nose on my face. Here is a pic of my set up today will continue to post as I get into the swing.
Thanks for stopping by,
Lucas