Thread: Intro & need advice re shaving for theater--Sweeney Todd

We have a member here on SRP that would probably be of a huge help, since he does both Theater and straight shaving you might send a PM to Nickelking / Jerad...

Originally Posted by gssixgun

We have a member here on SRP that would probably be of a huge help, since he does both Theater and straight shaving you might send a PM to Nickelking / Jerad...

So is Xman, but then he's Canadian.

Just make sure tou use a very very dull blade and wipe off the lather with it. Don't go for realism and try to actually shave somebody on stage. Shaving with a straight requires concentration. I would not want to be shaved by somebody that is performing also.

Originally Posted by CraigJ

Just make sure tou use a very very dull blade and wipe off the lather with it. Don't go for realism and try to actually shave somebody on stage. Shaving with a straight requires concentration. I would not want to be shaved by somebody that is performing also.

I totally agree with this gentleman.

Cassady:

Is this the diagram you remember:



There are *some* indications of shave direction on this website:

http://officialwebsite.us/propershavingdirections.html

But I leave it to the guys here to pass judgement on that before you take them as gospel.

+1 on the dull blade. Nothing like a musical number going on around you while someone has a shave ready straight to your throat

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

Cassady:

Is this the diagram you remember:

If I remember correctly, it was one very much like that, but I recall a different face angle. But looks like that one would do fine!

cass

Looking at that diagram again it appears that a XTG pass is being recommended on the cheeks first time round. I ALWAYS go WTG on a first pass on the cheeks. I think most folks do the same.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

So is Xman, but then he's Canadian.

Ouch! dem's fightin words