There will probably be some blood, so don't be surprised if it happens. I think it's like learning to ride a bike; it's tricky at first, and you'll probably get some minor cuts, but all of that is just part of the learning process. Once you get the hang of it, the feeling is like no other. Ask tons of questions, and best of luck.
First Straight
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Slash McCoy
I freehand dog rockets
So says user named "gash".....
He probably slices himself just for the pure pleasure of it all.
Call me crazy, but blood warms the lather.
Adds a touch of color too.
Err...um....or so Ive heard...
Err...um....or so Ive heard...
GD's are the way to go. I have a dozen I'm modding right now 
Still waiting on my cocobolo wood though
Still waiting on my cocobolo wood though
Blood slicks up the lather too.
The blade will only go where you put it! But it takes a little bit to figure out what cuts the hair and what cuts the skin. So maybe 2 wtg for starters , if its going good, then continue. If your flustered than maybe the de can finish it. Slicker lather, no Mr softee ice cream lather where you cant see and short strokes an inch or so until you get the hang of it. My neck grows left to right so I used to shave the face and jawline completely, dry off and use the dry skin on the face to lift the stubble on the neck. I don't have to anymore but that was the only way to get a bbs on the neck for me.DOnt be afraid to experiment. Every man has to learn what strokes will shave their face. My way is only relevant to my beard grain.
I got my 200 last week and shaved with it this morning. After I got over the initial intimidation (Bill sends these wicked sharp!) I found the razor quite easy to shave with and the results were bbs.
Can't beat the price and the shave ready finish for a first straight. I've had a vintage Wade and Butcher 8/8 wedge in my collection no where near shave ready. It has just been fully restored and is on the way back.
Looking forward to using it as I like heavy DE's and might feel the same with the straight. At least I now have two distinctly different razors to work with.
After quietly reading the forums for a month and being prepared to buy some "expensive/pretty" straight razors, I decided to take this advice today.
I figure there will be time later for the "expensive/pretty" after I have some experience under my belt.
Thank you Slash
Thanks and enjoy it. WHen you want real pretty though, buy one from Seraphim, he does incredible things with them.
I did... I bought one from him 5 minutes after buying one from you... they both were appealing to me... I was being literal when I said I took Slash's advice.... LoL
