Thread: Glad to find you

Originally Posted by gingercaruso

Hi there
My husband is just beginning to try out his new razor etc that he got for Christmas. He is wishing he had someone to actually coach him through it. He hacked his face up pretty good last weekend. So we're looking here for some support.

Can you tell us a little about his new equipment, such as brands?

Dovo razor, Latherking hot foam machine, Rooney superbadger brush, and um... leather strop. I can't remember who by. The razor came pre-honed.

Originally Posted by gingercaruso

Dovo razor, Latherking hot foam machine, Rooney superbadger brush, and um... leather strop. I can't remember who by. The razor came pre-honed.

Well we know he has quality equipment. From here on out it is practice, practice, practice. Dont lift the spine while stropping. Light pressure while shaving. Good prep for the shave is essential such as washing your face or showering before your shave and good quality lather which comes with practice as does good technique.

Originally Posted by gingercaruso

Hi there
My husband is just beginning to try out his new razor etc that he got for Christmas. He is wishing he had someone to actually coach him through it. He hacked his face up pretty good last weekend. So we're looking here for some support.

gingercaruso,

In addition to the wiki and the assistance of SRP members, you or your husband may also want to consider purchasing a copy of Lynn Abrams' dvd, "World of Straight Razor Shaving." It has an entire chapter/section in there that provides instruction/coaching about str8 razor shaving. It is available here under the "Classifieds."

I got a copy of Lynn's dvd for Christmas and it helped me immensely in making the transition to str8 razor shaving.

Take care...

Ginger:

I also got a DOVO razor for Christmas and am a newbie. The biggest tip that has helped me avoid nicks is stretching my skin. When I pullit tightly, whether it is cheek, lip, chin, or neck, I am far less likely to cut myself.

Scott

Originally Posted by gingercaruso

Hi there
My husband is just beginning to try out his new razor etc that he got for Christmas. He is wishing he had someone to actually coach him through it. He hacked his face up pretty good last weekend. So we're looking here for some support.

Ouch -- what was his previous shaving tool set?

If he has nicks that do not heal by noon after a bit of
styptic pencil invest in some triple antibiotic ointment
like Neomycin. A gentle aftershave balm is a good
thing -- I like the inexpensive Nivea sensitive post shave
balm.

If his skin is too red, do let the skin heal by taking a day off
if he can. My bad shave days are commonly the result of
errors I made yesterday.

Hello, Ginger:

You and your husband both are welcome to Straight Razor Place.

You already have received mounds of information and advice. Here are a few more important things for your husband to remember:

Have patience. Be methodical. Take your time learning, and enjoy the process. Ease up pressure, because the razor already has plenty of pressure.

Look at straight razor shaving as an art as well as a craft which needs time and dedication to develop. It's worth every moment spent.

Regards,

Obie

I'm pretty new at this as well Ginger and will not add my 2-cents as you've already heard from the best authorities, except for one thing and it is something they covered and I can attest to; light stroke pressure. My first shave went okay, probably because I was very careful not to slice/cut/nick...my second shave, my angle was probably off, and my stroke too hard as I soon after understood the term Razor Burn...since then, I have progressively lightened up on my stroke and received progressively better shaves. Last night, I found the mark...very light stroke/pressure allowing multiple passes with/across/against the grain with absolutely no during/after sensation/burn. In short, your husband may think he's using a light stroke, tell him to try to go even a little lighter and he'll hit that mark like I finally did. I offer this not in pretense that I am in a position to offer advice, but, because you'll both know that I'm only a little farther ahead of the curve than you and what they say is right on.

Not to be personal, but, I can't help but compliment you...I really enjoy seeing or in this case hearing about great couples...Best Regards

________________
Scott