Hi Guys,
We've all reached momentous moments in our lives such as:
First steps
Riding a 2 wheel bicycle
Being able to swim
Being able to drive
etc
Well at age 46, I feel that I've just reached another of these moments.
This morning I achieved a good shave from a vintage straight that I restored and honed myself. I actually probably acheved this last week, with another vintage razor, but just to be sure I cleaned and honed another (the first time, I though that it may have been sheer luck that I had achieved a keen edge)
I must admit that I've been trying this hone and shave test for about 6 months.
So, 6 months ago, I've never even tried to shave with a Straight, I say that this morning I achieved a 'good' shave - not 'great' but I think this is all to do with my lack of experience in straight shaving and not in the sharpness of the blade.
It's a nice feeling though - I imagine a little like early man starting a fire from a few sticks and a flint and cooking a meal.
We've all reached momentous moments in our lives such as:
First steps
Riding a 2 wheel bicycle
Being able to swim
Being able to drive
etc
Well at age 46, I feel that I've just reached another of these moments.
This morning I achieved a good shave from a vintage straight that I restored and honed myself. I actually probably acheved this last week, with another vintage razor, but just to be sure I cleaned and honed another (the first time, I though that it may have been sheer luck that I had achieved a keen edge)
I must admit that I've been trying this hone and shave test for about 6 months.
So, 6 months ago, I've never even tried to shave with a Straight, I say that this morning I achieved a 'good' shave - not 'great' but I think this is all to do with my lack of experience in straight shaving and not in the sharpness of the blade.
It's a nice feeling though - I imagine a little like early man starting a fire from a few sticks and a flint and cooking a meal.
