New member from North Yorkshire

Some of the best advice I’ve read. Welcome, sir!
 
Welcome from me too. It was lockdown that got me into wet shaving too, for taking pride in my appearance again even if nobody else sees, for learning to use and maintain a straight razor, and 15 minutes of time for myself each day.

Don't overthink straight razors, I dived straight in after watching a handful of videos. The most important thing is to make sure your first razor really is shave ready. Ebay sellers in the main (with a few exceptions) just add that phrase as they know it boosts selling price, but many don't know what it means. You need your first to be truly shave ready or you'll never know if it's your technique or the blade. Other than that, it's just going lightly, with the correct angle (spine approx 1 spine width from face) and doing short, light strokes, being careful to keep an eye on where the tip is, and having the razor moving at the right speed and angles (direction and from the skin) when it makes contact.

Enjoy your time here, there are plenty of helpful guys to steer you in the right direction and help you spend you money!!
 
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Welcome. I liked a lot your introduction!
If I just went to this forum when I started 5 years ago to "properly shave" (or at least trying) and drive pleasure with it, I would have avoided a ton of mistakes! Enjoy!
 
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