Results 1 to 10 of 14
LinkBack URL
About LinkBacksHybrid View
-
10-01-2009, 07:13 PM #1Senior Member
- Join Date
- Aug 2009
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Posts
- 127
Thanked: 30
Shaving Techniques for Bearded Ones??
Hey guys,
I'm considering growing a goatee. I know it suits my face, but the downside will be>>>>less area to shave. I never thought I'd say that, but I've been loving every second of learning how to shave with a straight.
My question is, do any of you know of some videos of experienced shavers with beards showing their techniques of how they establish their lines and such?
With a goatee, it's not that much of an adjustment, but if you had a beard that joined up with the side burns, you would have a different starting point to your shave.
So I'm really hoping if there isn't a video or two out there, showing a veteran (with the SR) how they establish those lines, that one ( or two, or three) of you fine gentlemen will produce a video, or two....or three.
Cheers and thanks.
-
10-01-2009, 07:30 PM #2BF4 gamer
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Posts
- 2,542
Thanked: 704
Jockeys made one that you might be interested in:
YouTube - Jockeys' Straight Shaving Demonstration Part 1
It's more to show off general straight razor shaving, but you can see him navigate his facial hair pretty well.
Reply With QuoteThe Following User Says Thank You to commiecat For This Useful Post:
New2CutThroats (10-01-2009)
10-01-2009, 09:12 PM
#3
- Join Date
- Aug 2009
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Posts
- 127
Thanked: 30
Holy!
One stroke with a Jockeys-sized brush and I'd be suffocating in foam! Man, that thing is huge. Maybe it's a good thing that I like smaller brushes, as I am hoping when I get a real one (meaning one made of badger hair) that it won't be as pricey? Cause it's smaller? Less hair? Less money? Wishful thinking?
Or logic?
Anyhow, good video. Thanks for pointing me in it's direction.
10-01-2009, 09:59 PM
#4
- Join Date
- Sep 2009
- Location
- Boone, NC
- Posts
- 1,093
Thanked: 168
If you are looking for a cheapish quality badger brush, I bought my Edwin Jagger pure badger on bestgroomingtools.com for $25. They ship fast too, usually no more than 2 days from my order, I have my box.
I have a goatee myself, and I actually found it easy to mark the line with a straight, basically I just come in from the side with the blade straight up and down, and just stop where I feel the line should be.
10-01-2009, 10:40 PM
#5
- Join Date
- Aug 2009
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Posts
- 127
Thanked: 30
Hey, thanks for the tip, but unfortunately, as is the case with many of these websites, with pretty decent prices, they don't ship to Canada.Originally Posted by DPflaumer
Oh well. For those of you in the states, I suggest you check out this website. I wanted to get the shave mug there (an actual scuttle) that was under 20 bucks and came with a cake of Col. Conk's to boot. Can't afford any of it right now, anyway. But yes, my American friends, check this site out. Prices seem reasonable.
10-01-2009, 11:21 PM
#6
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Posts
- 2,542
Thanked: 704
Well he would be the person to ask about the brush -- he might have even answered that before. But on the topic of brushes, ol' jockeys can help you out there as well. He had a three-part how-to on making your own brushes which I've since followed:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...m-brushes.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...-many-pix.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...es-pt-3-a.html
Basically you can buy the brush knots individually for very affordable prices at The Golden Nib. International shipping isn't available on the shopping cart, but you can email your order and get a quote for shipping to Canada:
The Golden Nib.
Then you just need to either make your own handle like jockeys, or find one in an antique store for cheap and gut it like I did. I posted my results here -- 22mm silvertip for about $35 total:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...back-life.html
The Following User Says Thank You to commiecat For This Useful Post:
New2CutThroats (10-02-2009)
10-01-2009, 11:43 PM
#7
- Join Date
- Oct 2008
- Posts
- 6,038
Thanked: 1195
Hey N2CT's,
I know how you feel about growing a beard and not having much to shave afterward, such is a pratfall of our hobby. But as a former beard-wearer (or beardie if you will) I do have much experience with growing/shaping, etc with many different shaving appliances.
Some general rules:
1. Resist the temptation to shape n' shave right away. Even after a couple days growth. You'll end up with ill-defined crappy beard lines, so let it grow out for about a week. It also provides extra time to decide what style you will want to go with.
2. Shape with a trimmer first. Not only is it easier, but you will have more control over the lines you are shaping. Plus it's not as messy 'cause lather is not a factor, and you can see what you are doing.
3. Overall, shaving w/facial hair isn't really different. It just requires a bit of extra patience and concentration, which I assume you are already practicing as I'm guessing that you presently shave with a straight.
Best regards,
Ryan
BTW - Glad to see another Canuck on the forum. Feel free to send a PM.
The Following User Says Thank You to Ryan82 For This Useful Post:
New2CutThroats (10-02-2009)
10-01-2009, 11:55 PM
#8
- Join Date
- Sep 2009
- Location
- Boone, NC
- Posts
- 1,093
Thanked: 168
Concerning the lather issue:
I usually shave a rough outline around my goatee and leave the fine work for last. Then before I try to get the exact line, I wipe the lather off around the very edge of the goatee. The hair is still moisturized and soft, but I can easily see where hair and skin meet.
Another thing that works well for me, something that allows you to keep shaving while trying to grow, is to purposely leave too big an area unshaved. That way you still get the joy of shaving, but are also able to see where the facial hair will be/ what it will look like. Then as the hair gets longer, I tighten up the shape until I get just what I want.
Another option on the brush, although more difficult, would be working with a member on here and having them order a brush and then ship it to you. Slightly more costly, but possibly the best option. I'm not terribly familiar with shipping to Canada though, so it might cost more than you are looking to spend.
The Following User Says Thank You to DPflaumer For This Useful Post:
New2CutThroats (10-02-2009)
10-02-2009, 05:00 AM
#9
- Join Date
- Aug 2009
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Posts
- 127
Thanked: 30
Awesome idea commiecat. And I like what you did with that brush. Maybe I'll keep my eye out for an old brush, and just focus on one that has a nice handle, and then gut it, like you suggested. Geez, I wish I still had my little lathe. I'd love to turn some handles. And now that I have a lot time on my hands, I am itching to create. I also have some experience with pottery. And leather work too! So making some starter strops might be something else to consider.
I know I'm not healthy enough to work full time. I can except that...for now. But I NEED to do something! Getting a little stir crazy.
Anyhow, thanks for the tip. That seems like a great way to get a really decent brush, and just the way you want the brush to look , too.
