Thread: the continuing struggle

Well, and I thought I was alone in this world...I've attempted a shave 5x so far, and still seem to pull. Bought a Livi new grind from Lynn, so I know it's sharp, but no matter how much pre-shower heat into the beard, and lather, it seems to pull....and yes...that usually leads to nicks. Maybe my angle is less than 30, but it seems if I go much steeper, I'll slice right into the side of my face. LOL Guess my head will be a bit further in the future...for now, better keep the Mach3 in stock...

Originally Posted by Formel1

Well, and I thought I was alone in this world...I've attempted a shave 5x so far, and still seem to pull. Bought a Livi new grind from Lynn, so I know it's sharp, but no matter how much pre-shower heat into the beard, and lather, it seems to pull....and yes...that usually leads to nicks. Maybe my angle is less than 30, but it seems if I go much steeper, I'll slice right into the side of my face. LOL Guess my head will be a bit further in the future...for now, better keep the Mach3 in stock...

If it is pulling it either is not sharp(we can probably rule that one out) or the angle is incorrect. Do a good pre shave routine, beard prep and stropping, and stick to the jawline and cheeks as Lynn has suggested.

Some folks just seem to take to shaving real easy and before you know it they are shaving like pros. Some aren't so lucky. When I started this site didn't exist so I had to learn on my own and it wasn't pretty. I did't have serious issues with cuts ( though I did cut my self a few times) but the razor burn was massive and the shaves crummy for quite some time.

The best advice I can give you already got, just go slow and master this one step at a time. One day you'll look back and laugh.

pateiince and focus are so important to me when shaving. I only been shaving recently w/ a striaght but it seems to be giogn well. I feel when im in a rush it really ruins the experinece aand also i cut my ear (dont ask) haha. so just take your time and focus on what is in your hands and all will come to you . =D

Originally Posted by aznaod7

aand also i cut my ear (dont ask) haha. so just take your time and focus on what is in your hands and all will come to you . =D

LMAO...did that one this weekend...

I am just getting started with straight razor shaving also. I think the nightshaving idea is a good one since you can take your time shaving, also any nicks you get at least have a chance to heal over night. But the taking your time part is the key here at first.

have you looked at any of the youtube videos? that has really helped me get an idea of how I want to go about this. No, I have not even done my first shave yet, but watching maybe...10? people shave has gotten me feeling like I can do this. And I'm actually practicing with my left hand just with a safety razor for now. Just to get used to the idea of using my left hand with a mirror. I'm sure I'd be writing from the grave soon enough if I obscurbed my vision at all with wrapping my arm around. Much props to those that are able to do that...