Thread: Total Newbie Questions - Help appreciated

Welcome to SRP.

I originally moved on from cartridge razors after having the realization that the red irritation and ingrown hairs all over my neck was not okay and just could not continue. A search resulted in a brief dalliance with DE's but straights were an inevitable destination for me.

Revelatory it was.

The shaves are superior in every respect. Just do not expect it to happen over night. There is a steep learning curve and a whole buch of technique related issues to address. Shave preparation, soap and shaving brush will also become influencing factors.

As somebody who has been in your situation I can whole heartedly recommend shaving with a straight razor.

Whichever way you go, good luck in your endeavours sir and I wish you great shaves

At first welcome.
Answer to your questions is YES.
Remember it won't be easy. Takes time to get hung straight razors.
Face needs time to get used to it,
your techniques.
Properly honed blade,
soap.
preparation and so on.
you have to make yourself ready for straight shave in your mind then switch.
you will have a lot fun
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