Thread: Practice Straight Razor - Blunt

I'm all for practicing stropping with a butter knife, but I think practicing shaving with one might lead to over confidence with the straight the first time out - which leads to a cut.

Most of the fear is in your mind. It really isn't all that dangerous and the nerves settle down after a few shaves.

Of course you can read all about how you shouldn't be afraid. I did when I started. Reading didn't help. Sweat was running down my face during the first shave because I was so nervous. The nerves settled down after a few shaves.
So I'd recommend that you wait for your straight, set aside a good hour for your first shave, and then do it!

Agree with the above. IMHO, marketing a "practice razor" in such a way is nothing more than encouraging folks to spend $20 on something they don't need. Take that $20 and buy some nice shaving soap - you will gain much more benefit from that than from a practice razor.

Road lots here on SRP, check out videos by respected members of the community such as gssixgun and Lynn Abrams (both of whom have excellent videos for beginners on youtube), keep asking questions, relax, take your time, and enjoy the ride.