Thread: Bad Technique or not really "Shave Ready"?

I'll cast another vote for technique. The cheek is easy, which is why Lynn's first shave guide says do just your dominant cheek on your first shave, get good at it, move to the other side...gradually progressing to more difficult areas. Every time I progressed, I'd start nicking myself up again.

I know my blades are nice and sharp from beginning to end, and I have a heavy beard too. There are just places that are hard to shave and, at least initially, you'll leave some stubble behind. I have a spot in the hollow of my throat that is always a little rough, compared to the rest of my face. But I get that with Gillette razors.

Patience. It'll come with time.

Goog

I might have missed the part about where you bought the razor, but it sounds like you got it at straight razor place. Com. If you did then those blades are guaranteed shave ready. My technique sucked for the first 20 shaves. After 20 I could see that my angles and techniques were getting better. Just keep that blade in good condition and take it slow and you will do fine.

Originally Posted by salazch

I might have missed the part about where you bought the razor, but it sounds like you got it at straight razor place. Com. If you did then those blades are guaranteed shave ready.

I just sold a razor on the mentioned website earlier tonight and I can guarantee that it doesn't shave at all