Enjoyable! My 4th ever straight razor shave, and I’m already getting more comfortable.
That’s quick!
Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, April 20th, 2025 (#677)
walden@sub.wetshaving.social 1 week ago
April 20, 2025
- Brush: Wolf Whiskers – “Gianmaria” w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Koraat Moarteen (15/16 Full Hollow)
- Blade: Personna 74 (69)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Haverford - Soap
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - After Shave Cologne
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
- Fragrance: Spearhead – Seaforth! Leather – EdP
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Enjoyable! My 4th ever straight razor shave, and I’m already getting more comfortable.
The default edge from Koraat treated me pretty nicely. Since I’m such a beginner at this, my expectations are still being set. Between the Moarteen and the synthetic edge that @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social sent me, I’m starting to get a feel for what straight razors have to offer.
I might have learned one thing today in regards to my technique. With a DE, I figured out a while ago that going north to south on my neck gives me irritation with a vast majority of razors/blades. With a straight, it seems the opposite is true. I think it’s mostly because I don’t have good straight razor technique yet, and north to south is a much more natural hand movement than going south to north. Less stuttering, smoother motion, no irritation.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 1 week ago
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 1 week ago
I agree with @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social. That’s quick! I think that most of us find that a straight razor shave provides the most comfort. This is because you have complete control over angle and pressure. It takes a while to get the hang of this, but you are well on your way!