Thread: HELP!!!!!!!!!

Shave two with newly honed Clauss USMC and it went so good I actually attempted an against the grain shave with nary a nick. I still could use some pointers on proper grip of the razor as well as angle. My best results were on the cheek and center neck but felt the razor skipping and sticking on other areas.

Can anyone point me to an instructional video for ATG shaving?

You use lowest angle .
The right angle is which blade will cut easier.
it could be vary.

I would say don't try to shave ATG . Not good for newbie and Most people do ATG Because they cannot get great shave with 2 passes.wtg+xtg
it takes time to learn how to use straight and facial skin to get used to straight razor.
Early jump will hurt more then help.gl
just my 0.02 c.

Much progress since getting back the properly honed razors. I'm getting a pretty good shave now with minimal or no nicks and fewer passes. I'm really enjoying the Clauss USMC, has a nice feel and weight(to my totally nubie experience) and I'm loving the chrome plating that keeps the blade shiny without having to oil it after each use. I also switched back today to the Institute Karite shaving soap just to see how it would perform against the wool Fat, and I found it to be just as good. I'm going to stick to the IK soap since it already made it self comfortable in my mug, the Wool Fat is in the original ceramic container and I'm going to leave that one for travel.
I've started to do a little ATG shaving on my cheeks and neck but I can't seem to control the razor around the lips...I'm terrified I'm going to open myself up. Lynn makes it look so easy in his videos. I'm really enjoying straight razor shaving now...thought I'd never get there!

If you can get your hands on a Shavette, you will know if your razor is dull or if your technique is wrong. I had the same problem and thought I was shaving all wrong until I tried the Shavette (I use the green holder). Now I know my razor was dull. I sent it out for another honing.

You should have had a few smooth areas from the start. Granted, it will take quite some time to have your entire face smooth. Some areas takes lots of practice.

Good luck.

I would tend to agree with hi_bud. At this early stage of your straight razor experience, there is no need to go ATG, except perhaps on your neck where your beard don't grow in a consistent direction.

To shave ATG on your neck, open the razor as if it is a knife and using the lowest angle that will still shave, use your right hand to carefully shave the left side of your neck, extending up to the jawline. Reverse the process for the right side of your neck using your left hand. One pass on your neck ATG should do the trick.

I hope this helps. Take care--and continued smooth shaving.