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    Yikes! You got it bad... I think the honing...

    Yikes! You got it bad...

    I think the honing and restoration will certainly come to me eventually. I am certainly hooked on the experience, but for now I am content to just get a nice therapeutic...
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    Here I am just over a month into the experience....

    Here I am just over a month into the experience.

    I have not touched a disposable at all since the day my SR arrived. I have only picked up the DE twice. Once in the beginning and again a week...
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    Got a couple more shaves down. Did the full...

    Got a couple more shaves down.

    Did the full three passes tonight with good results.

    I had downloaded Larry Andro of Whipped Dog's beginners guide. After reading his advice and reasoning behind...
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    Just got it done! Did a full three pass with the...

    Just got it done! Did a full three pass with the Straight! Minimal blood from a bump or two (same as with the DE).

    My lather was a little too watery. I forgot to empty the brush before starting...
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    Had another go at it last night. Did not prep...

    Had another go at it last night. Did not prep well, but at least I managed to touch the most of my face with the straight WTG. Did not really get very close and finished with the DE. With the...
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    Whipped Dog items! 165489 Razor is a...

    Whipped Dog items!

    165489

    Razor is a Hartford Cutlery item with "Extra Hollow Ground" engraved on blade. It appears to be a well worn square type with the sharp corners well rounded.
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    Thanks for the encouragement! I think I will...

    Thanks for the encouragement!

    I think I will be able to use both hands eventually with practice.

    As for the razor from WhippedDog, I will take a photo of it tonight.

    I was very pleased with...
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    Intro and First try. :)

    I am a forty-something that has been interesting in giving the art of manly shaving a try for a while.

    I bought a Sight-Unseen razor, Poor Man's Strop kit, Badger Brush, Soap sample, Safety Razor...
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