Thread: My first straight razor shave (or attempt anyway)

first off welcome, second, go slow and make sure you stretch your skin. it will get easier with each shave. do not rush yourself. do small areas until you are comfortable then add more to your shaving routine. you will find it gets better with time..good luck

At first welcome to the SRP and SRW.(straight razor world) Now you are hero you put that blade on your face. that is the worse part and you done it. Now lets go walk easy steps.
short strokes are ok but don't make them straight down, make looks like cutting tomatoes (forward motion part short strokes)
Next sharpness of your razor part has been resolved (like). Lynn honed will be shave ready.
Pay attention to the angle. no more then 30 degree.
stretching skin.
pre shave preparation hot towels ,etc
lastly and most important is patience.
GL.

Sounds like you did OK for the first time and taking on the whole face. You might try just working on one area though until it gets comfortable. Feeling comfortable with the angle is a learned process as the angle will open up in places like the chin and mustache area. This can also happen even under the side burn and on the cheek area. You start off thinking you are there and can actually open up the angle during the stroke. It does need to be 30 degrees or less throughout the process. It gets better every time you shave.

All the best,

Lynn

You did good your first time, with practice and patience you will get it right. As suggested, start with short strokes first, it will become easier.