Well, I just used my straight for the first time. Just did 2 passes with the grain on the cheeks.
Wow, I could not even feel the blade cutting but I sure could hear it. Like toast being buttered. Is that normal or is my angle off.
I will definitely keep practicing. I have been shaving with a DE for about 3 years. Since I was pifed a Rolls a few months ago and liked it, I became interested in straight razors. I purchased one from the BST, along with the Whipped Dog poor man's strop kit.
My first thought when I put the blade to my face was 'My god this blade is long', But as I began to shave my apprehension passed. Strangely, I did better with my left hand then I did with my right. ( I am right handed).
I'm looking forward to tomorrow's shave. My wife is still convinced that I am going to cut my head off with this thing.
Wow, I could not even feel the blade cutting but I sure could hear it. Like toast being buttered. Is that normal or is my angle off.
I will definitely keep practicing. I have been shaving with a DE for about 3 years. Since I was pifed a Rolls a few months ago and liked it, I became interested in straight razors. I purchased one from the BST, along with the Whipped Dog poor man's strop kit.
My first thought when I put the blade to my face was 'My god this blade is long', But as I began to shave my apprehension passed. Strangely, I did better with my left hand then I did with my right. ( I am right handed).
I'm looking forward to tomorrow's shave. My wife is still convinced that I am going to cut my head off with this thing.
