Thread: HELP!!!!!

I am a three-month Newbie, so take my advice with a grain of salt. My first couple of attempts at shaving with a straight sounds much like yours. The razor didn't cut the hair. I did the wrong thing and pressed down hard with the result of looking like I had shaved with a cheese grater. Is your razor able to shave the hair on your arm? If so, it is probably your technique rather than the razor.

At the beginning, I found it is important that:
1. The razor is truly shave ready. (honed by a professional)
2. The shave prep has been well done. (hot shower, wash face, good shaving cream)
3. The angle of the razor be correct. (not more than 30 degrees)
4. Shave only the sides of your face until you master comfortably using the razor.

I suggest you read the Wiki for beginning straight shavers and watch the videos by Mantic. Watching videos is really helpful.

I bought Lynn Abrams DVD, "The World of Straight Razor Shaving" and found it immensely helpful.

Don't be discouraged. Do more homework and try again. A really great and rewarding experience awaits you.