Thread: Noob to Straight Razors.

My first razor is a sight half-seen from Larry and it shaves well. The biggest improvement for me came after mapping my face and doing more to prep my face before shaving. It really helped. Also, when I made my mistakes stropping I refreshed the edge and everything got better.

Sorry if it seemed I was copying Steve's post, I type slowly(search and destroy method). For face prep, I'm sure most guys take a hot shower first. Other methods include: Hot towel, pre shave oil, hair conditioner.

Originally Posted by billyc4362

Sorry if it seemed I was copying Steve's post, I type slowly(search and destroy method). For face prep, I'm sure most guys take a hot shower first. Other methods include: Hot towel, pre shave oil, hair conditioner.

It's quite alright. I had showered first but some like the hot towel method I've seen, never did it but I'll give it a whack. Hair conditioner? Hmmmm

~Scott.

Originally Posted by SteveTheCanuck

My first razor is a sight half-seen from Larry and it shaves well. The biggest improvement for me came after mapping my face and doing more to prep my face before shaving. It really helped. Also, when I made my mistakes stropping I refreshed the edge and everything got better.

Half-seen? Haha I'm glad I got a black one that's all I can complain about. Yeah I'll be working on that. I did watch Lynn's video on stropping and followed that closely. May have a refresh in my future. For $41 I'm not too upset. Just wondering if it's a good razor. It's sharp as a whip though. I think it's me more so than the razor.

-Scott

BTW- Good looking razor. Sheffield razors are known to be among the best, along with Soligen and TI blades.

Originally Posted by billyc4362

BTW- Good looking razor. Sheffield razors are known to be among the best, along with Soligen and TI blades.

Awesome, I was hoping someone would have some info on the razor. Thank you for that,
-Scott.

Originally Posted by ScottyK9

It's quite alright. I had showered first but some like the hot towel method I've seen, never did it but I'll give it a whack. Hair conditioner? Hmmmm

~Scott.

Never did the hair conditioner myself, from what I've heard you apply it in the shower and leave it soak in for a few minutes.

The hair responds better (softens) if you can give it a alakaline environment. Try lathering up and wet towelling. Then take it off and lather up again. Or try something like Proraso pre shave, hot shower then lather up.

Originally Posted by SteveTheCanuck

The hair responds better (softens) if you can give it a alakaline environment. Try lathering up and wet towelling. Then take it off and lather up again. Or try something like Proraso pre shave, hot shower then lather up.

Awesome. Thank you guys for all this help. Where does one procure said Proraso?

~Scott.

Amazon.com