Thread: Gave it a shot

Well, I lathered up and tried the straight for the first time today. I got impatient, felt like the razor was "close enough", ie, wouldn't pass the hanging hair test, but would pop hairs off my arm with a little resistance. All in all, not so bad. My face is a little irritated, and the shave's not super close, but I didn't cut myself either, so that's a plus. I was most surprised by how tired my arm got. I'm not the least bit ambidexterous, so it was right hand all the way. I was taking it very slowly and by the time I was finishing my chin I was starting to get a little shaky. It was both easier and harder than I thought it'd be. I hope my second razor comes soon so I can get a honemeister sharpened blade and try that!

Paul

Not a bad first day. you can expect your face to talk to you about this change in shaving habits for a couple of weeks. If it gets to shouting and screaming you should probably listen, but otherwise it's just sour grapes and your skin will get used to it very quickly.

X

Welcome!

No one's first shave is perfect. Straight-shaving is a simple activity in theory, but it can take a long time to develop the technique to get a good shave all over.

- Scott

The advise given is right on. Your arm won't get tired anymore as you begin to relax more during the shave. Its probably the tension making it harder.

Jordan