Jeff's Video Journal: A Beginner Learns Straight Razor Shaving

**justalex** · 03-19-2011, 08:52 PM

You are an example to us all SpicyGem.

Your shaving is definately coming along nicely, A few things that come to mind;
When you re-lather, lay it on thick; the more slick your face is, the less razorburn you'll have and you know your going in the right direction when your making stupid faces, the more you stretch your face the easier it is to cut hairs:especially on the chin. bite your bottom lip with your top teeth and that'll stretch the chin area and make going down and under easier

regards alex

**paco** · 03-19-2011, 09:53 PM

Just started watching your videos today and your really doing great!
On tip I've found that has helped me and didn't really notice on your video. If you don't shave directlly on the curve of the jawbone, either stretch skin up or down and shave on flat of lower cheek or upper neck. Keep up the good work.

**salazch** · 03-20-2011, 01:05 AM

Great videos man! Reminds me a lot of my first few shaves. You're doing great.

Here are a couple videos that really really helped me when I was getting started. They helped me figure out some of those tricky areas, like under the nose.

YouTube - Straight Shaving Tutorial v3.0 Part 1

**salazch** · 03-20-2011, 01:08 AM

Here is my first video that I did when I was learning how to use a straight razor. This was a couple months after I started. Thankfully I didn't cut my face off. I need to do a followup.

YouTube - Straight Razor Shave (Pt. 1) 2009

**SpicyJem** · 03-20-2011, 01:42 AM

@salazch - Thanks for the post. I actually saw Jockey's videos before, but I re-watched them again just now for a refresher! And coincidentally, I saw YOUR videos earlier today when killing time on You Tube! Good to see that you're an SRP member.

Thanks for commenting and following! My goal is to post one final video in a few weeks to show everything I've learned, demonstrating the growth of how a beginner can progress from Shave #1 to a moderately good shaver from just the help of forum members here!

**salazch** · 03-20-2011, 02:02 AM

Only 1 final video? We're shave geeks, we love videos! lol

**paco** · 03-20-2011, 06:29 PM

Just read your profile. Why ya using a straight just make them whiskers DISAPPEAR !!!!

**SpicyJem** · 03-21-2011, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by paco

Just read your profile. Why ya using a straight just make them whiskers DISAPPEAR !!!!

Yes, but what fun would that be? I only use my disappearing powers on full bottles of beer within my line of sight.

**paco** · 03-21-2011, 03:49 PM

[QUOTE=SpicyJem;759005]Yes, but what fun would that be? I only use my disappearing powers on full bottles of beer within my line of sight.

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Dang, I didn't realize I was a Magician too!
As a matter of fact I believe there are a lot of them on this site.

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