What did we learn from our last shaves?

I learned that I get nearly the same results with the Fatip and the R41 (2013). Although the Fatip does feel considerably smoother, the blade alignment issue is frustrating. I'm thinking I might just wild side it on purpose and use it as an SE so I don't have to worry about it.

 

Gentlemen, from my last shave...

I learned not to fear the spike point.

 

Like they say, it only gets better.
Well done, Chris!

 

A few days ago, I did my first real shave in 45 years. My razor bit me twice, one under the nose and one on the bottom lip. I got bit when I hurried in facial areas I definitely should have gone much slower.
So what did I learn? I learned not to hurry things and slow down. I think that was a good first lesson me.

 

Thanks Steve! I am dedicating 90 consecutive days to straights, and I'm proud to say that by the time day 55 rolled around...I was hooked. An average day is DFS with no blood, near BBS is not that hard to catch routinely.

And to anyone who is considering learning SR shaving, it's not that bad. You will get cut, scraped, and burned a bit the first couple of weeks. But, if you keep trying, you'll eventually be rewarded with some really close and comfortable shaves.

 

I have no desire to straight shave I love my Gillette adjustables I'm just not interested in cutting my own throat

 

So you found an adjustable that uses a curved blade?

 

Is just no way I trust myself or my wife with a straight razor

 

Fear? No. Respect? Yes.

 

Spike point is actually quite useful on the mustache and immediately under the nose.

 

I've been fighting the urge since day 2 on this site to try a straight. One day...one day

 

SR shaving may not be for everyone, but you at least owe it to yourself as an experienced wet-shaver to give it a reasonable go. You'll know by the end of the first month or so of regular SR shaving.
Trying it for just a few day or a week doesn't do it. That's akin to giving up learning piano after only two or three lessons. Practice, practice, practice….

 

True. I actually prefer a muted square point—which does the job but less likely to cheek gouge.

 

Kevin advised me, as a brand newbie in Fall 2014, to get really good at DE/Injector, skin stretching and lather making. I spent a full year doing just that. When the time came to pick up the straight, it really wasn't too much to learn in isolation. I'm not saying wait a year, but time spent now on blade angles and the skills listed above will make straights easier later. If you practice skin stretching techniques in conjunction with an aggressive Schick G or other wide open safety razor, straights are only a small leap of faith.

 

I just really don't want to have to concentrate on shaving that much I like the Soaps in building a lather.... in the aftershaves not trying different blades and different razors I love my adjustables so I can set it on one or two and set it and forget it and I really don't have to worry about cutting myself I watch some of these guys on YouTube with the straight razors and their concentration level is too high for me.

 

I was given this exact same advice from @Drygulch. You are all much wiser than I regarding this and I'm going to listen. Thank you for the advice.

 

So many different ways to enjoy wet shaves! One of the best shaves I ever had was using a Fatboy.

 

Yeah I used my Fatboy too, slim and the super that's really all I ever use anymore if I have a lot of growth I'll break out one of my non adjustables just so they don't get rusty

 

I have to tell you though when I get that lot of 20 razors I'm going to wind up trying every single one of them

 

I learned that I really like a painstick but I really don't like guard blades. Its not as scary as I've been told.