Thread: Throw in the towell, SR and the strop that hasnt even arrived yet?

nnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooo!!!!!!! dont do it , ive been str8 shaving for a week now and last night i started to come lovly, no nicks no blood and only a small amount of burn , but the shave was ace . so keep at it and tame that blade

With your incident you have learned (the hard way) to respect the blade but there is no need to fear it.

Put it away for the rest of the week - let your wound heal - use your DE until the weekend. On Saturday, lock yourself in the bathroom (or where ever you shave), prep your whiskers, and go about it slow. Work on your sideburns and cheeks only (leave the neck, upper lip and chin alone - use your DE for these areas). Do NOT force the blade - if it feels like it is "caught" don't push through. Lift the blade, reposition, and try again. Take short, deliberate strokes through the whole process.

As you get comfortable with your sideburns and cheeks, move to another easy area. Repeat this process over a few shaves until you are able to do your entire face. Once you get the hang of it you will love shaving this way.

Please let us know how you make out.

Best of luck.

Cheers,

Rick