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Thread: Using a SR on longer facial hair
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06-23-2011, 09:06 PM #1
A SR would definitely work but you might find it a bit uncomfortable at first because you will likely feel pulling/tugging. This will minimize over time with proper prep and improving technique.
Make sure (if you haven't already gotten your razor) that you get one that is "shave ready" i.e. professionally honed and not just factory honed. If you get one that isn't shave ready it could downright hurt and not be a very fun first SR experience.
Another way to minimize the tugging/pulling is to really emphasize the pre-shave prep. Hot shower or hot towel for sure, whipping up some good lather and letting it sit on your face for a couple minutes then relathering over it will help soften the whiskers much better than lathering and going straight into the shave.
Good luck! Hope my advice was helpful!
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06-23-2011, 10:24 PM #2
That's a real solid starter set. It's professionally honed by Lynn Abrams; the owner of straight razor designs and founder of this site
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06-24-2011, 04:34 AM #3
I have found that the longer your facial hair the closer and smoother the shave.. I know it sounds weird, but the closest smoothest shaves i have ever had was shaving off a full beard..
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06-24-2011, 04:40 AM #4
Oh and I forgot to add.. if your face stays under hair for a little while and you shave it.. it kind of gets a cooling affect like using a mild menthol shaving soap.. it's pretty neat..
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06-25-2011, 05:00 PM #5
It'll work fine. On occasion I'll go a week or two without shaving and it works fine. It will pull especially if your new but it defiantly wont clog up like a DE or a cartridge. But off the topic welcome. Learning to use a SR takes time but is extremely rewarding. You've come the right place, never be afraid to ask a question here, odds are someone's had the same problem.
No that pistol isn't the only thing under my kilt, but I can tell you both of them work just fine
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06-27-2011, 08:39 AM #6
As stated above, yes it works. I keep noticing that every now and then when I accidentally take out parts of my chops and horseshoe 'stache.
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06-27-2011, 09:15 AM #7
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Thanked: 983I would recommend shaving a bit more often once you have your new razor. Solely for the practice. Once you cross the first few hurdles you'll be right as rain to shave a little less often if you want to, and it will become enjoyable a lot sooner.
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