Thread: Switching to a real straight razor.

Originally Posted by dexter90723

I have been shaving with a "shavette" straight razor(disposable) and I am getting a very clean shave from it. I really want to get a real straight razor now.

I have become pretty proficient with the razor I am using now. Been using it for almost a year now. At first with a regular Gillette shave gel and now with an actually wet shaving process. As i transition to a true straight razor is there any advice or obvious differences I will notice or should know ahead of time to make the change as seamless as possible.

Also with being rather proficient with the shavette razor should I be confident with the real thing. I will keep in mind not to get careless but is it fair to believe I should be able to to it without "killing" myself.

DEXTER we have a lot in common. I love my shavette and have now made the switch my razor is expected to arrive tomorrow and the strop on Wednesday. I'll post my successes and challenges Lynn told me to keep my angles lower and I think maneuvering it may be different since the straight has a longer blade than my parker. Not sure though. Just some guesses.