Ditto on the Dovos as VR-21 mentioned. Have two that I use, alternating them daily. Have a strop and a two sided honing stick which I use maybe once a month. There’s a ultra-fine polishing honing paste. Can’t remember exactly but maybe 1400 grit plus. All that keeps them up to snuff. Real trick is to keep from getting nicks in the blade. Do not let anyone else use your razor.
Badger brush just for the luxury of it. Found that shaving creams and soaps vary broadly. Caswell-Massey almond shaving cream does it for me.
At first I had some problem with wrist and hand positions which change as you move to different parts of neck and face. The reflected image, swapped left for right, makes the cut throat very different from dragging a stick. Nervous at first? You betcha. But you quickly get into the quiet ritual of shaving.
Oh, after shower of course for best soak. One last tip. If you’re not alone either leave bathroom door wide open or lock it. Prevent some really big surprise that way.
“...Oh, after shower of course for best soak. One last tip. If you’re not alone either leave bathroom door wide open or lock it. Prevent some really big surprise that way.”
Heh. No s**t~!
I generally shave in the shower. I’ve got a no-fog mirror and can do my stuff in there and shave last. Beard’s nice and soft, then.
Otherwise, I’ll shave at the sink after a shower. Even then, I’ll wash my face with water as hot as I can stand it.
Thanks for the reply.