Quote Originally Posted by Jdulaney View Post
I bought a shave ready straight razor, strop and brush from whippeddog.com. Today is my third attempt, and something isn't working. The first I had major razorburn, which I attribute to probably using the wrong angle. My biggest problem though is I'm not getting much of a shave. I've tried all three directions multiple times, but I've still got stubble. I don't know if I just have a tough beard, if I've messed up the hone on the blade already, or something else. I'm also finding it awkward to find the right way to hold my hands and the razor for certain passes. I'm right handed, and trying to go under my jawbone from my right ear toward my chin, the blade is long and the scales get in the way. suggestions?

I know what you mean, 2.5 weeks in and I still have razor burn, looks a right mess but I shave at night so by morning it has subdued somewhat, luckily.

Trying not to get frustrated for fear of cutting myself but I go over and over the same areas at multiple angles and multiple passes in different directions but the my stubble still remains but it is reduced.

Apparently a good workman never blames his tools but it is easier to do so than blaming ones techniques so I am still persevering.

I was touching up the worse areas or actually going over my entire face with my DE but I don’t do this anymore as my skin can’t take anymore scraping so I start my new day with what seems a full 24 hour growth.

As for holding the razor in the correct position for certain passes, it does get easier and easier to work out, I grab the razor with my left hand (even though I am right handed) and shave away without realizing it. Two weeks ago I was very cautious of passing the razor from my right hand to my left and now I do this without even thinking and realizing I have done this.

I do hope you shaves like mine become better and better as time rolls on, it has to so don’t give up.