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It went much better today! I was more sure of my angles and strokes. I really enjoyed it. Only one little nick again, this time under the chin (still an angle thing, oh well I'll get it). A bit of...

Just to give an update, it went very well!

While it was not a pretty shave, slow, short, somewhat uneven, strokes, the results were good. Only one small nick (my own fault it was at the collar...

Hi Steven.

I dont use a hot towel. I can if you think I should.

I had in mind. Wash face with "Clean and Clear oil free face wash". "Mama Bears, Bay Rum" soap. Vintage "Mohawk" badger brush....

Thanks to every one who took the time to post.

Sunday moring wiil be the big day! Should I do anything different to prep for a straight than I do for a DE?

Thanks guys. I will check out all the videos and text I can.

JimmyHAD, thanks for the tip about starting out just one way.

Hogaloo, thanks:).

Someone has been kind enough to "loan" me a straight. It is shave ready. But am I?

I know I'm going to cut/nick myself. I can live with that. I've checked Lynn's video, lots of good stuff there,...