First Shave with str8

Rawaz · 10-10-2008, 09:32 PM

Hello Gentlemen,

I just shaved for the first time with my straight, how was it? I cant say it was that great really, i had some troubble with holding the razor (but im a first timer so it can just get better), I couldnt get that really close shave that everyone talks about, so after i was "finished" i went over one time with an ordinary BIC razor.

for the shave i used oil from taylor of old bond street and luxury soap from truefitt and hill.

I think the problem might be the sharpness of the razor, I tried the hair test thing but it didnt really work which is strange since I gave it to a professional barber to get it honed

I also stroped it before the shave but the hair test didnt work..What do you think?

dnjrboy · 10-10-2008, 09:44 PM

I probably haven't been shaving or honing long enough to provide useful feedback for you. But, it does sound like you did better than I. I ended up with a 2 inch long 'cat scratch' on the left side of my face (stupid left hand).

It gets better tho. Keep at it.

Rawaz · 10-10-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dnjrboy

I probably haven't been shaving or honing long enough to provide useful feedback for you. But, it does sound like you did better than I. I ended up with a 2 inch long 'cat scratch' on the left side of my face (stupid left hand).

It gets better tho. Keep at it.

Yes well I am actually quite happy that I managed not to cut myself, and also a little surprised. But i still didnt get the results i had expected and from what i have heard from others.
Thnx for the encouragement!

thebigspendur · 10-11-2008, 12:17 AM

If you were in the U.S and said a barber honed your razor I would say yikes since almost no barbers have a clue how to even use a straight here. I don't know about Sweden though. First shaves are rarely good. It just takes practice. Things should rapidly improve. If they don't then reexamine the razor issue.

crazycliff200843 · 10-11-2008, 10:05 AM

What kind of passes did you make?

Rawaz · 10-11-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

If you were in the U.S and said a barber honed your razor I would say yikes since almost no barbers have a clue how to even use a straight here. I don't know about Sweden though. First shaves are rarely good. It just takes practice. Things should rapidly improve. If they don't then reexamine the razor issue.

Well, I dont know but he seems quite good, but then i dont really know. Here is their webpage BARBER & BOOKS Ok it was my first shave but from what i know the razor should pass the hair test right? And also i felt the razor was pulling the hair which from what i have read is due to dullness..