Thread: Advice for a new straight shaver

As I read your post I couldn't help but think funny thing is I've been getting fantastic results shaving with my straight for sue time and I have never been able to actually shave and do those big long dramatic strokes like I see in videos either. I'm not sure that all the guys doing that are actually shaving. My strokes are always much shorter. I do get smooth movement of my razor, but not long sweeping strokes. The keys for me in getting a great shave are of course a sharp razor, the right lather for my face (not too runny not too stiff), good skin stretching and time to relax and enjoy my time. I am not a fast shaver and because I can, I choose to shave in the evening when I can take all the time in the world. I almost forgot to mention the ever so important blade angle. Once you've gotten that down it's easy to forget to mention it. Happy shaves!
Sometimes I get blabbing and forget half of what I wanted to say. If your blade if lopping hair mid shaft if should be good to go. You will be able to tell by it grabbing and pulling that it is time for a touch up. You could at that point do some stropping on crox or diamond spray. When that fails to do the trick a quick touch up on a finisher or good quality barbers hone (they are not all the same) or send it out. I think I actually answered your questions this time.