Thread: Newbie

The only thing I could add is to watch all the online videos on straight razor shaving. Youtube. They are very informing. Also Lynn Abrams has a video at SRD on every thing that goes with straights and it's not very expensive but also very informative. Usually the round point razors are easier to start with. The ones with the point can dig in easier. Oh and welcome to the place.

Just wanted to stop by and say hello and welcome to SRP.
Try putting your tongue behind the corners of your mouth, pushing out and stretching the skin that way.
As far as your neck, tilt your head back and a little to the side. Then put your free hand low down by your collarbone and pull down and back.
You'll have to find strokes and angles that you are comfortable with and work for you. Watch a ton of videos. Practice using a butter knife. A little homework goes a long way. Everybody's different so experiment and soon you'll be shaving like an old pro.
Enjoy the forum and have fun.

Pete <:-}

Welcome. I think you'll like the move to traditional straights