Thread: My First Straight Razor Shave - First Impressions

Both of my new (first) SRs came in the mail today along with a new (old) strop!




I took everyone's advice and only did my cheeks and the straight sides of my neck. I alternated razors.

ONE WTG PASS ON MY CHEEKS GOT ME SMOOTHER THAN 3 PASSES WITH MY MACH 3! Why doesn't everyone do this?!

I was so scared at first, but one I got that first nick out of the way (that point is really sharp!) it all went smooth.

And I want to officially start a movement to name the sound that a SR makes as it cuts whiskers as the manliest sound ever.

Congrats! Sounds like you really enjoyed that first real shave. Keep it up..it'll only get better

Originally Posted by Zts2004

And I want to officially start a movement to name the sound that a SR makes as it cuts whiskers as the manliest sound ever.

Ahhh yes

The sound of scrapping toast with a butter knife!

You may soon forego morning cereal for cold toast and coffee just to relive the sound a second time

I'm a newb myself & what I've been doing is finishing up with my DE & then doing all touch-ups with the straight. I don't know what the pros on board think of that, but my left overs are always in some tricky spots so I'm able to concentrate on one spot & get a little practice on handling & maintaining angle.

zts2004,

Well done

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ