Thread: I DID IT!!!!!!!

I did it the first shave.... actually four days in a row now, here is a breakdown.

Day One:
Got my DOVO in the mail bought some cheap mug soap and a brush from the grocery store showered lathered and shaved my cheeks. WOW! that was easy only a nick or two and thanks to Aaron A's advice I had a styptic pen handy. I think i will look good with a goatee........

Day Two:
I dont have a strop but my beard is so sparce i thought i'd try a go at my cheeks and maybe a bit of my neck (no throat yet) This time its a bit ruffer, i really need a strop. As a grand finishing move i try to cut a nice line next to my goatee, goosh!
These things are SHARP.......thanks again styptic and yes they do sting a bit on giant gashes.

Day Three:
Got a hunk of leather from the boot guy and stroped as best i could before my next shave. Shower, lather BAM! Cheeks and neck in one flowing pass and my face is like butter, sweet. On a side note that pesky mole is gone now too. I really like these Razors.

Day Four:
Tried to shave that line again now i have two giant gashes in the same spot, ironically today is halloween and the gashes work perfect with my costume. I also shaved under my nose and tried a bit of my chin without a single problem except that goatee gash (my own stupid fault)

At the end of day four i can safely say i love to shave like this. I am actually waking up excited about shaving and as dumb as it may sound it makes me feel a bit manly. I know i need some better shave soap and some aftercare as well as a real strop but overall I see myself shaving like this from now on. Thanks to Straight Razor Place for all the great tips. If your thinking of trying this for yourself dont hesitate.

James (BabyFace) Hathaway

ps i have a nice electric razor free to a good home!!!!!

That's awesome, I'm definitely looking forward to getting my new set in the mail and gonna watch lynn's dvd before I even put it to my face. Where do you get the styptic pens?

Originally Posted by jameshathaway

At the end of day four i can safely say i love to shave like this. I am actually waking up excited about shaving and as dumb as it may sound it makes me feel a bit manly.

Well now. That is excellent news. The manliness bit is rather essential. Unfortunately, it is usually counteracted by the wife taking away your credit card.

Originally Posted by jameshathaway

I know i need some better shave soap and some aftercare as well as a real strop but overall I see myself shaving like this from now on.

You will find that a good soap or cream will make a vast difference, as will a good strop.

Originally Posted by jameshathaway

ps i have a nice electric razor[...]

That is an oxymoron.

Congrats, James!

Keep at it and let us know how you progress.

Jordan

Awesome James! Just don't move that blade lengthwise and you'll be fine.

X

Congratulations!!! Well done.

"At the end of day four i can safely say i love to shave like this. I am actually waking up excited about shaving and as dumb as it may sound it makes me feel a bit manly". James, I know what you mean! I'm new to straight razor shaving myself! That is totally how I feel about this! If you would like to, I have posted a thread yesterday titled my first 6 shaves. I'm also pround to say I have a new DOVO as well! Good luck with your DOVO James. STRAIGHT RAZOR 13