Hey everyone, discovered the forum recently and have been lurking in the Straight Razor section for the past week. I recently picked up a cheap straight razor starter kit and have started down the road of wet shaves.
Up until now, I've rarely given much thought to shaving. I typically grow a beard out, and periodically buzz it off with a beard trimmer. But, using a SR looked fun, and the price was right, so I picked up the kit.
I had my first shave last night, and I think things went okay! Considering I have never used a shave soap, created a lather, stropped a straight razor... etc... haha. I just did a single pass with the grain. I had trouble with the chin area, but overall things came out well. My face felt smooth running my hand with the grain, which was nice! I finished up by running an alum block over my face to see if it burned - no nicks, and no burning sensation, so I guess I approached this first shave cautiously enough.
I look forward to learning more and gaining confidence to get a closer shave - this forum is a wealth of information!
Up until now, I've rarely given much thought to shaving. I typically grow a beard out, and periodically buzz it off with a beard trimmer. But, using a SR looked fun, and the price was right, so I picked up the kit.
I had my first shave last night, and I think things went okay! Considering I have never used a shave soap, created a lather, stropped a straight razor... etc... haha. I just did a single pass with the grain. I had trouble with the chin area, but overall things came out well. My face felt smooth running my hand with the grain, which was nice! I finished up by running an alum block over my face to see if it burned - no nicks, and no burning sensation, so I guess I approached this first shave cautiously enough.
I look forward to learning more and gaining confidence to get a closer shave - this forum is a wealth of information!
