Thread: Cut the CR@P out of myself...(my first time)

Hello, Micaelh:

Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

The nicks are inherent in the initial phases of straight razor shaving, and occasionally later. Have patience and concentrate on your skill. You'll get there.

Regards,
Obie

Micaelh,

+1 on the words of encouragement offered in the previous posts. Some razor burn and nicks/cuts are part of the rite of initiation for any new str8 razor shaver. Your face will have to adjust to the new traditional shaving technology you are now using on your face and beard.

As stated previously, thoroughly prep your face for the shave. Then go slow, shaving only one portion of your face at a time unitl you can shave your entire face. Apply light pressure to the blade as you shave WTG, and don't rest or hold the razor against your face while it is not moving. That's a sure-fire way to cut yourself. Keep the blade of your razor moving, even its only a light stroke that doesn't remove much beard. You can always relather and shave that area again. Over time you will get the hang of it, so that you don't have to reshave so many areas of your face.

Take care--and smooth shaving.