Thread: First shave

Did my first shave last night with my new (to me) Robeson Shuredge. I did my cheeks and neck, couldn't quite bring myself to do my lip and chin. It went great. There were a few nicks and cuts on my neck, just a function of a new process, I think. Just thought I'd share!

Just take it slow and watch angles and especially the toe as it's a square point.

Originally Posted by CodyC

Did my first shave last night with my new (to me) Robeson Shuredge. I did my cheeks and neck, couldn't quite bring myself to do my lip and chin. It went great. There were a few nicks and cuts on my neck, just a function of a new process, I think. Just thought I'd share!

Two things I learned that helped me the most is stretching the skin and light pressure on the blade. Just keep working at it and take your time.

Yeah, those were two things I was most focused on: right angles and light pressure. With a nice, sharp blade, it makes it much easier to use light pressure. Thanks, again, Rod!

You were smart not to take on the whole face in the beginning. Me, I was a lunkhead, didn't take Lynn's advice and shaved the whole face. The center of the face and neck are the trickiest to get the hang of..or it was for me. I think that first shave took 50 minutes!

Congratulations to a good first shave. The shaves will get better and better with practice.

Just take things slow and you'll be fine. Enjoy the process as much as the result.