Thread: FINALLY!!!!

After about 4 months it FINALLY seems to be coming together. I last shaved on Sunday when I was in Florida so I had a pretty good growth going.

I did not use a straight in Florida as I am not ready to travel with them yet. Today I wiped the oil off the razor and stropped it for one minute on the fabric and one on the leather. I don't count but instead strop for a full minute which I know is a least 50 strokes on each.
Showered, and then oiled, lathered and went at the shave. I was rewarded with a bloodless, nick less fantastic shave.

I had become frustrated and several members continued to tell me it takes time to develop a good shave and to hang in. I'm very glad so many folks on SRP had the patience to talk me into hanging in.
So....Here is a GIANT THANKS to all the great members here who help others. Someday I'll return the gesture when I know what I am doing!

Congratulations just keep it going . gl

Congratulations. Straight shaving is well worth the effort. There's not much that's as rewarding as the first great shave. It all gets better from here.

Hello, Mvcrash:

A job well done, sir. Congratulations for staying with it and continuing to improve.

Regards,
Obie

Great job hanging in there and getting that awesome shave.

Pabster

Hi Mvcrash,
Congratulations !- It's nice to see someone who had selfdoubt come through and take the prize.
Well done and here's to many more perfect shaves!
Regards

Noggs

Allow me to add my congratulations as well. Patience and perseverance--when it comes to str8 razor shaving--are both virtues.

Take care--and continued smooth shaving.

Great to hear it! I was one of the guys urging you to stick with it (I think...I urge a lot of discouraged people to do so!) it just keeps getting better! Don't be bummed if EVERY shave isn't so fantastic, especially if you don't alwyas have the time and hair growth. Congrats on that first super shave!!

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, Mvcrash:

A job well done, sir. Congratulations for staying with it and continuing to improve.

Regards,
Obie

Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by Pabster

Great job hanging in there and getting that awesome shave.

Pabster

Thanks again!!

Originally Posted by noggs247

Hi Mvcrash,
Congratulations !- It's nice to see someone who had selfdoubt come through and take the prize.
Well done and here's to many more perfect shaves!
Regards

Noggs

Self doubt and a few nastier than I like to admit cuts. I actually bled for this!!!

Originally Posted by jhenry

Allow me to add my congratulations as well. Patience and perseverance--when it comes to str8 razor shaving--are both virtues.

Take care--and continued smooth shaving.

Patience and perseverance are without question the most important things you can have in your shave kit. Oh, a sharp razor is good too!!

Originally Posted by smokelaw1

Great to hear it! I was one of the guys urging you to stick with it (I think...I urge a lot of discouraged people to do so!) it just keeps getting better! Don't be bummed if EVERY shave isn't so fantastic, especially if you don't always have the time and hair growth. Congrats on that first super shave!!

Yes you were. I was ready to "throw in the towel" (No pun intended).

Again THANKS SO MUCH!!

Congratulations on it coming together.

I think we are all very happy for you. This is just a fantastic feeling. You feel like it will never come together - and then one morning - ping - just like magic.

David