Thread: First Shave

Mmmm, so nice.

I actually got it done faster than with a standard disposable (I guess since I wasn't clogging any blades).

It didn't, at first, seem like I was actually doing anything, but wiping the cream off the blade, I saw the hair.

Now, its not baby smooth, but it's better than a disposable. It also felt like it might have been "skipping" a bit? More stropping needed? (Was already honed when I bought it, bought the starter kit from Kenrup).

Anyone else have any troubles trying to shave "around" a goatee? It seemed like it was a bit more difficult (I guess just trying to position my hands to get it right) than doing it with a disposable (no positioning needed). Any advice there?

Either way, I'm hooked! Can't wait for more!

Umm, also, quick question. How do you use the puck soap? I mean, get the brush wet, I know, then just swirl it on there? Dump the soap in a cup? I couldn't find much to help me there

Originally Posted by Zeryl

Now, its not baby smooth, but it's better than a disposable.
If you got a "better than disposeable" , on your FIRST straight razor shave , I would guess your first shave was better than what 99% of us experience on our first shaves .
Anyone else have any troubles trying to shave "around" a goatee? It seemed like it was a bit more difficult (I guess just trying to position my hands to get it right) than doing it with a disposable (no positioning needed). Any advice there
You may want to use your disposable around your goatee , until you gain more expeirence using a straight razor .

Umm, also, quick question. How do you use the puck soap? I mean, get the brush wet, I know, then just swirl it on there? Dump the soap in a cup? I couldn't find much to help me there

I let my brush soak for a few minutes , lightly shake off the excess water , load the brush with soap , make sure my face is good and wet , and build up the lather on my face using swirling strokes .