Thread: Just had my 3rd straight shave

As has been said, the learning curve to be able to use a straight razor is a lot longer than most think. It just takes time and patience.

Biggest thing is to gat the angle on the blade right and that is normally 1 to 2 spine widths gap between face and spine for me. You will have to try and maintain that angle around all the curves on your face. Use little to no pressure on the blade.

Learn to make a good lather by sticking with one soap till you get that part down pat. No sense changing things around every shave at the start.

It is normal to dull a blade faster when just starting out through poor shaving and stropping technique.

There is a balance point between being scared of the blade and being over confident. Be confident when you shave but maintain a healthy respect for the blade. Never let your mind wonder.

Yup just take it slow and easy. You'll get there eventually as we all did.

Bob