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Guys thanks so much. Ill be doing some research tonight for sure!!! I do have two straight razors but, have not used them as of yet. I might try tonight since I just got #1 in the mail today and its shave ready.

Guys I know nothing about DE razors (I dont even know what DE stands for) can you guys help me out with whats the best kind? best place to buy them? If there is a video or DVD I can get to show you how to load the razors and so forth. I have read where you dont put any preasure and soemthing about a...

Having not used the Anthony or knowing the ingredients, I cannot comment on that other than perhaps allergic reaction, but a definite culprit could be the fusion. I would suggest picking up a DE or a sensor excel Greg I got 2 straight razors on the way and should be here very soon. I have never use...

OK, I always shave in the shower but, tonight I got some new T&H 1805 cream and wanted to try it out. Here is what I did. 1. got a really good lather with the cream 2. wet face with hot water then hot towel 3. more lather another hot towel 4. hot water shaved (new Fusion razor) 5. hot towel more...

khari wrote:For a first timer, I'd say you're well on your way. That lather looks ten times better than my first attempt...

Hey thanks!! I was really working on getting it right.

OK, so I was out with my wife today and we stopped by the local Nordstroms here in Indy (GO COLTS!) and I picked up some Truefitt and Hill 1805 and some Almond shave cream. I was so excited I had to experiment . I open the 1805 and there was a little white covering over the cream. So, I grabbed my b...

I shave in the shower (for now cause my straights are on the way) and I dont use a pre shave oil. I have in the past just to try them out and really didnt notice a difference one way or the other. Pre shave oil makes it hard to stretch my skin. What kind of facial clearner are you using? If you are ...

Canman, you did fine. I have a Lutz and it shaves fine. It hones easily and holds an edge so it is NOT Pakistani. Enjoy! And welcome to the straight experience. Vern Thanks. I really didnt mind where it was from. I'm just excited to get it and cant wait to use it. I just need a good shave soap and ...

I was searching on ebay and did one of those buy it now deals. The guy is in Germany and has one more left here is the link. The one I got is the 7th one down on the list here.

http://stores.ebay.com/many-ware

I got it off ebay from a guy in Germany. Is it really a Pakistani ones?

Well, after asking some questions here I got this baby brand new for $41. It comes shave ready so I am hoping by this time next week Ill have shaved for the first time with a straight. It's a stamped " LUTZ SOLINGEN " 5/8 carbon steel, mirror polish 27 grams http://img263.imageshack.us/img...

I dont think the exfoliating step is needed nust before the shave. When you shave you are also exfoliating your face. I shave in the shower with a MACH 3 (for now got a straight razor on the way) and I dont use the preshave oil. I have in the past but really I dont think you need it. You may be appl...

Are Straight Razor 5/8" "LUTZ" SOLINGEN good straights to use? Has anyone here used one and is this a good razor for a newbie thats never used a straight before?

You didn't mention a shaving brush. Did he lather your face with a brush or just his hand? I have had a few professional shaves and they mixed the shaving cream in a bowl and worked it in with a brush. The cream was Palmolive. They only used a straight razor also a Feather type, and finishes off wi...

Cute! Canman, what is your first name so we can get to know you? Welcome to the contest, thanks for the contribution! Sorry guys. My name is Mike, I live just outside Indianapolis, IN USA.. GO COLTS!! married, police officer, and my two wonderful girls. I'm also just starting to get into straight r...

Anyone tried any of the soaps or shave creams from the Art of Shaving?

I went to a men’s spa yesterday here in Indianapolis (my wife got me a shave for my b-day). Here is how it went, 1. Hot towel 2. Hot soap (from an electrical heater thing) another hot towel 3. More hot soap and another hot towel 4. Pre shave oil and another hot towel 5. Shave with a straight razor (...

After seeing the prize I had to enter. I'm so new and have no equipment just yet so, if I win I sure will use the prize. Here are my two girls trying to shave.

Im very new to using a straight razor. In fact I have my first one on the way to me after it gets a hone. I went to a mens spa the other day and got a shave and loved it. The hot towels were great! So, now I'm hooked on it and just need to get all the stuff to get started.

Joined the forum tonight and wanted to say hello and glad to be here. My name is Mike, I live just outside Indianapolis, IN USA.. GO COLTS!! married, police officer, and my two wonderful girls. I'm also just starting to get into straight razor shaving. I got a silver tipped brush for Christmas and a...