Thread: 5 shaves in... a few questions

Originally Posted by DeathMetalDremel

so i think i fluked out on my 3rd shave and happend to get no razor burn or anything. but my last two shaves have not been as good. im stropping before and after each shave. here are my questions

are there any help files for getting angles right while shaving? am i getting razor burnt because my angle is wrong?

i read some random article (not on SRP) that says when you shave you should do 3 passes, one with the grain one sideways to the grain and one against... i cant do one without getting razor burnt. how am i gonna do three? i dont think my skin will ever be that used to shaving

the article also said i should apply my shaving cream then strop so the hairs get softer. but by the time im done stropping my shaving cream has started to dry, does anyone agree with this...

im only doing one pass and i have stubble the next day.. if i use a disposible or my mach 3, i dont have noticeable stuble the next day, why is this?

im gonna go strop and shave for the 6th time... ill tell you guys how it goes. and thanks in advance for the help

This summarizes everything: "let the razor do its job." Too much pressure can be the culprit of many shaving problems among newbies. Another potential problem may be improper stropping technique, rolling the edge of the razor and/or applying too much pressure. If the first shaves were good you may have either or a combination of these 2.

Al raz.

thank you to everyone. that all makes alot of sense. ill keep you guys updated on how my 7th shave goes. i strop alot before and after. i generally do 60 on linen and 60 on leather. if im bored and i have alot of time ill do 100 and 100. like i did last night lol. i dont think my edge is rolled. i can hear the razor cutting hairs for sure. ill ease up on the pressure and just let the razor do its thing. thanks again for the help.

Nice little how to for beginners going here. I've picked out the razor I want from the classifieds here and I'm of course jonesing to get it. Hope I get a reply soon.