I found this cutlery shop downtown that specializes in knives and vintage barber gear. A nice woman named "Jennifer" helped me purchase my first straight razor (actually she recommended a straight razor with disposable blades since it will be my first because a real straight razor uses much more expensive materials and the blades are generally reused for years. The cut and technique is exactly the same, but the alternative--what I purchased--is much cheaper. When I "am ready" she suggested only then do I make the upgrade purchase).
I just did my first shave with it.
Cut/Gash count: 9
I have pieces of toilet paper on my face right now holding the blood in. I'll get it down though....
