Success! Just completed my first real straight shave! Using the Torrey I previously mentioned in another thread. Took my time, definitely not BBS but a solid DFS. Only one minor weeper that stopped after the AS balm.
While a shavette is definitely not a recommended straight intro, it really did prepare me for this. Also, like everyone says here, the real deal is totally more forgiving than a shavette! Not a single nick or cut!
Another nice thing about previously using a shavette: Shave ready comparison. I can definitely state that Pete_S over at SRP must have done a fine job taking this really beaten razor and giving it a nice edge.
After drying the razor really well I did some practice laps on my new RupRazor Filly strop (had to buy a special hook to hang it from the bathroom wall. just waiting for questions to start popping up from guests
.) I'm actually looking forward to see how I can maintain the blade.
Thanks to everyone here for all the suggestions and recommendations!
From my SOTD post:
While a shavette is definitely not a recommended straight intro, it really did prepare me for this. Also, like everyone says here, the real deal is totally more forgiving than a shavette! Not a single nick or cut!
Another nice thing about previously using a shavette: Shave ready comparison. I can definitely state that Pete_S over at SRP must have done a fine job taking this really beaten razor and giving it a nice edge.
After drying the razor really well I did some practice laps on my new RupRazor Filly strop (had to buy a special hook to hang it from the bathroom wall. just waiting for questions to start popping up from guests
.) I'm actually looking forward to see how I can maintain the blade.Thanks to everyone here for all the suggestions and recommendations!
From my SOTD post:
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