Thread: Hi I'm a complete N00B

OK so a friend of mine recomended Straight Razor so I figured I'd give it a try
so I invested in a starter kit. And seeing as I was recomended to avoid shaving with a razor like that before I could shave a peach without cutting the skin. So I did that.

But I guess I'm a little nervous, seems I don't get as close a shave with this razor as I thought I would.. Now I know the blade is sharp, cause I make sure of that. I'm just looking for tips on how to get that close smooth shave with this tool.

I hope someone has some good tips for me on how to get that close smooth shave, sort of a user guide from start to finish.

Welcome to SRP. Follow this link here to the SRP Wiki Beginner's Guide. In the Wiki you'll find tutorials and videos that will start you off on the right path. It is best to have a razor that is professionally honed. You say you know it is sharp so I assume that a honemiester honed it ? If not you will find that service offered in member services in the classifieds here.

Weclome to SRP. How about a Beginners Guide.

Straight Razor Place Wiki:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Wiki

The Wiki here has all of that information. If you are looking for more specific tips, it might be a good idea to let us know what you are working with as far as gear goes.

Drew

Originally Posted by NewShaver

I hope someone has some good tips for me on how to get that close smooth shave, sort of a user guide from start to finish.

Hi,
Well, you came to the right place. Please go to the wiki on this site and check out the beginner's guide.

It may take some time to get your technique right, but once you do, you'll be well rewarded.

I also found this guide to be helpful.
http://www.shavemyface.com/downloads...azor-Shave.pdf


-Chief

Hi and welcome to SRP. Much of the basic info can be found in the stickies at the top of the Newbie forum. After that, I would suggest that you take a look at the Wiki . One question that I am certain will be asked of you is whether or not your razor has been properly honed. A razor can seem extremely sharp and yet still not be truly "shave ready". The only good way for a new guy to be sure is to either buy it pre-honed or have it honed by someone that knows what they are doing.

Good luck, and keep posting as you work on your technique.

Edit: Man, I've got to work on my posting speed. Four guys beat me with basically the same info.

Yes... I sent it away for honing.
To be sure that it was done right

Wow, thanks you guys.
I'm not used to forums or this way of shaving so I really appreciate the input and the help Thank you guys

Talk about making a guy feel welcome. This is nice.

hi and welcome,
looks like you are getting started great. one thing that i might add is too take it slow and do not rush the process. it takes time to learn proper shaving skills, like stretching the skin and proper prep. do not get discouraged if you have a couple of setbacks. do not give up and you will find this will be you of the most enjoyable things in life. you will start to look forward to shaving instead of thinking it a chore...good luck

Hello and Welcome

I am also a Newb, have been straight shaving for about 2 weeks and improving with every shave. After you read the Wiki and have watched some of the videos, I recommend spending some time reading the threads. You will pick up quite a bit of information from others that may be having similar issues.

This is more fun than shaving in any other manner.

Lu