So, I'll start this off with a little backstory. A few weeks ago I decided to look for a razor at the local antique stores, and I found a perfect, unused Torre razor. I took it to the shop to get honed, and got it back today. I picked up a strop and used it and was ready.
I used several hot towels, and properly made my lather. I lathered up and proceeded to shave using the methods described in Joel's guide, aswell as some other things I read. It took me several passes, I had a lot of patchy spots...and well....it was the worst shave of my life!
Now, I know it was me, but I'm wondering what I did wrong? Right now, about 20 minutes after the shave, I'm sitting here with razor burn ALLLL over my face. I cut myself 4 times and have redness everywhere.
Any tips for next time? Any tips for making me not look terrible tommorow ?
And no, I don't blame the straight. I still plan on learning how to use it. I know it's ME that the problem was with, but I want to know how to fix it. I need help, shaving gurus
I used several hot towels, and properly made my lather. I lathered up and proceeded to shave using the methods described in Joel's guide, aswell as some other things I read. It took me several passes, I had a lot of patchy spots...and well....it was the worst shave of my life!
Now, I know it was me, but I'm wondering what I did wrong? Right now, about 20 minutes after the shave, I'm sitting here with razor burn ALLLL over my face. I cut myself 4 times and have redness everywhere.
Any tips for next time? Any tips for making me not look terrible tommorow ?
And no, I don't blame the straight. I still plan on learning how to use it. I know it's ME that the problem was with, but I want to know how to fix it. I need help, shaving gurus