My first try and problems and problems...
Hi All
Tried for the first time with just arrived vintage razor.
My problem was...
I felt that my beard was too hard to be cut by this thin blade. Maybe the blade is not sharp enough? (I stropped a few times and it looked kinda sharp). Or do I have to put hot wet towel on my face for a few minutes to soften the hair? (Sounds too tedious - I am kinda impatient :))
Or am I not shaving right way? (I was not sure what way is the best to shave - to pull or push the blade against hair? To push - I felt it might cut my skin, so I kept pulling but it wasn't removing hair very well.)
All in all - I am disappointed. What am I doing wrong here? Maybe everything. Just go and grab that old electric shaver again? - I feel its waste having bought a few cut throat razors already.... :) Please help me.
Thanks
My First Try and Problems and Problems
Hello, Spaderblade:
These learned gentlemen have offered sound advice. For me, whether my shave takes 15 minutes or 45, I try to make a pleasant ritual out of it. The worst you can do while wet shaving with a straight razor is to rush the process just to get it over with. That is not the idea. Take your time and enjoy something that is worth the time and energy. Consider the process as taking time out for yourself. Good luck.
Regards,
Obie