Thread: First successfull shave!

Thanks for the reply!

Yeah its really a blast. Its a real sense of accomplishment, and quite fulfilling. I'm already looking forward to the next shave.

Ive been using Poraso soap, which seems pretty nice. I didnt shave post shower, so I may try that next time.

Thanks for the welcome!

Ryan

Getting razor burn with a Shavette style razor is almost always a result of using too much pressure. You just cannot use too little pressure with a Shavette.

Thanks for the replies.

Ive since shaved twice more, and have gotten a far more comfortable shave. The third shave I finished off with the same amount of blood in my body as prior!

Its fairly straight forward once you get used to it. Still a small bit of razor burn on the neck, but its probably from too much pressure again.

Hi Ryan, and welcome. You already got some great advice. I've never used a Shavette myself, but hear they are so sharp, they do tend to cause irritation. Definitely, lighten up, and mind the angle of the blade. Also, be sure to do a good prep. If you don't shower first, use a hot towel on your face, then apply some pre shave oil. Olive Oil can be use, or even baby oil. Used on a regular basis, this will help soften your beard. Good quality soap or shave cream helps too.

Proraso is a good soap, so no worries there. Some guys will hit trouble spots, like your chin with the old multi blade razor until they get the hang of str8 shaving.
Rich

Thanks Rich.

Yeah, I keep some cheapy bics on hand for the chin. Otherwise I'm shaving 100% with the shavette now.

I've ordered some better blades, and a DE for when I have slightly less time.

I found a nice old Boker King Cutter at an antique shop I'm trying to polish up. The tip had a small chip I rounded out, but the blade looks straight and pit free. We'll see.

It was 12 bucks because of the tip, but its back in good shape now, although slightly modified. If its not worth honing, it wont have me sleeping on the couch.

Originally Posted by ace

Getting razor burn with a Shavette style razor is almost always a result of using too much pressure. You just cannot use too little pressure with a Shavette.

He speaks the truth!!!... Ill use a Shavette when I dont have time to use a straight... I love the shave I get from the Dovo blades for the black holder, Its a great shaver but noooooo pressure at alll none those things cant shread your face I found out the hard way when the blade skipped on my face... It was almost a deal breaker but I sucked it up