Thread: Not So Great!

Originally Posted by Theseus

Grow a goatee like I did.

Too funny! But on a serious note, congratulations on shaving the sides and neck. As far as feeling like you failed for having to use a disposable on the lip and chin, don't be embarassed or hard on yourself. Many of us here had to use our previous shaving method to clean up those areas when we were newbies too. Practice and patience are key, it may take a few weeks or a month or so before you complete an entire shave with a straight. Your shaves will get better in time and your disposable will soon be a distant memory if you keep at it. Keep us posted on your progress.

i didnt notice anywhere in your post where you bled,the first time i got a straight on my off side it left a 1" slice.very shallow but not able to hide.the second time i sliced through the meat between my earlobe and cheek.your doing fairly well as far as im concerned.i also had to finish up my first few straight shaves with a disposable.the reason i stopped using them is the razorburn and they load up with hair throughout shaving and the hair scratches my skin.after shaving with straight for several months i tried to use a disp. again,and noticed that not only had i lost my technique that i had prior to using a straight,but had terrible results and razorburn and had to finish up with the straight.were all creatures of habit.get in the habit of using one and you will get the results your looking for.it might take more time than your expecting but you will find your confidence with your off hand growing and your getting the end result you want.when you do get comfortable with yourself.try a dispo. again and see how much you really dont like the results.

Originally Posted by glock21c

i didnt notice anywhere in your post where you bled

I agree. i couldn't find ether. People bleeds for 6 months. you didn't fail you are the winner.
Now fix your mistake and good luck.
don' t shave against the grain,
don't use shaving oil makes worse.(later you will understand why).
gl

LOL You sound like me! I just attempted my mustache and chin today for the first time, and actually filmed it:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...tml#post758082

It went about as well as I expected: felt like the razor was pulling and not as easy to cut the hairs, and on my second pass, I nicked myself really good under the nose to where it was DRIPPING blood.

Anyway, it will get better (I'm speaking to you AND to me!). Give your face a rest for about two days and then try again. Make sure the pressure isn't too hard, the blade angle isn't too steep, and that you're plenty lathered up.

I look forward to reading your progress!

Thanks , guys. There was no blood. , no nicks. I guess that I just wanted too much, too soon. I will not give up.

Thanks for the video, ACE.

I saw a great tip on hear when I was starting and I lived with this tip for a while. Start out slow nd if at ny point you start to feel uncomfortable stop and finish the job with your old way. Give it time and soon you'll be doing the entire shave with a straight.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

How do I beat the chin and lip area??

I can tell you in one word ; practice . When I started ,I had to finish my shaves with a disposable razor ,too .