Thread: Second shave in the books !

Well The newly ordered items hit the mailbox today and I couldn't wait! Dare I say I am very happy. The Dovo 5/8's did a good job, but I can tell I will need some more practice. Second shave was a single WTG pass, down both cheeks, shaped the goatee some, along the neck, without incident. I do think learning how to do this with my glasses on is going to take a bit, as the frames tend to be in just the wrong place. Yes there are areas that still need attention but thta will come with time. So couple more days and we will try again.

Sounds good.
Yeah, glasses can mess up the shave. I know I have to take extra time to get a good line of sight due to the frames or earpiece is blocking the view. If I am wearing contact, which isn't very often, the shave seems to go really fast.

Ditch the glasses, live dangerously, and squint!

My eye sight is terrible and I have never worn glasses to shave. I wear my sideburns really short or shave my head. So, glasses definitely have to come off.
No issues at all with a cartridge or a DE (obviously). Had to start slow with a straight but it isn't an issue now. Just took a few shaves to get a feel for it.
I did cut my ear the first time I used a square point. But, that happens to newbes with good eye sight too.

And so the journey begins....

Welcome on our common path pilgrim.


B.

great to hear don't get discouraged when you nick yourself.
i started 2 weeks ago and have succeeded in nicking myself a few time and cutting my ear... but i'm using a barbers notch str8 now.
good luck to you.

Draggyn, take your glasses off and stand nearer the mirror! Good luck with your progress.

I shave with my glasses on and I encounter no major problems. My shave may be a bit on the slow side though.

Lift your glasses and rest the left or right nose piece on the bridge of your nose. I do this when I shave the tops of my cheeks. This lifts and moves the glasses to the side just a bit and I can still see through the bottom of the lenses.

I had problems with my glasses when I first started shaving with a straight. I am near blind without them so taking them off was not an option. Another member here made the suggestion and it was just what I needed.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by Scareface

Ditch the glasses, live dangerously, and squint!

Or buy a magnified mirror.