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I think it's relevant enough? Haha thanks for the humor guys!

That's the way my neck hair grows also! I may look into getting a DE before it's all over. It would be nice to have one in my arsenal.

Decided to take things slow tonight. I think I have been trying to rush things. That, coupled with a non shave ready razor, is really only a recipe for failure. I think I'm just going to go for...

That's exactly what I was thinking! Again, thank you all for your very helpful advice. It's nice to know it's not a lonely journey down the Straight Road.

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I have thought pretty seriously about getting myself a Norton. I just acquired an ERN Hollow Ground for restoration and it would be nice to be able to take it from the ground up on my own. I believe...

I took the razor back to the cutlery shop and asked him to take another look at my razor. He mentioned that one of his acquaintances shaves regularly with a straight and told me he would let him work...

I do know that he does not shave with a straight. He said he used to deal in razors, strops, etc. Although this time didn't work out, I don't question his experience or honesty. I don't see how...

I see I may have found the culprit! I do ,however, believe everyone should get a second chance, so I'll be revisiting my honemeister tomorrow. At least I'll know to STOP if things don't go so well...

+1 on regularjoe's post. A few questions if you dont mind and I think the SRP community can help get you to where you want to be.

What kind of razor do you have?
It's a Lombard Co. I bought...

Thanks for your comments and great advice! I am glad you are all out there to share your thoughts and help me get into this the right way. I do have a question about the razor.
I had it honed by a...

Just finished my first attempt at straight razor shaving. I say attempt because I can't really count it at a "shave". I had to go back afterwards and clean everything up with a 10 cent bic. I can...