Thread: OUchiE!

Rather than getting all twisted up in your underwear about what to do where and when, you might try backing down on your initial shaves. By that I mean just shave the area between your sideburns and jawlines, and WTG only. You can finish your shave with your regular razor. There are no straight razor police going to knock your bathroom door down for committing that crime!!

Shave like that for a few days, or as long as it takes, to get used to the feeling of the razor in your hands and against your face. Don't be in a hurry. And don't look for that coveted BBS for a bit yet. Learn how to manuever the blade and how to find the angles (generally around 30 degrees). When first starting it's best to use a little shallower angle so you don't run into excessive razor burn. I wish there was a magic formula to give you, but there isn't. Each person must develop their skills in their own way. You wil find what works best for you,

As you get confidence and comfort with the razor you can add more areas to shave with the straight, and XG and AGT strokes too. It won't be long before you will be shaving quicke and more efficiently. Then the BBS will start to happen.