Thread: Pure Beginner with the Straight

Neep - No, you're not being too cautious. That exact phenomena kept me from using a nice, but flexible full hollow. I was holding the 30 deg. like it was written in stone. Its not. When the brush gets thick, drop that angle pronto. (I'm assuming the edge is worthy) Its intimidating right now, but a few months from now, you'll do it with ease.

At the time, the Mrs. bought me a 1/4 grind (heavier grind), and it was a game changer - just mowed through the heavy timber like it was nothing. Instead of being quite tense, trying to get everything right, it became quite easy. I could try stretches and strokes I wouldn't have dreamed of w/ the flexible hollow. Next thing you know, I could do it w/ the hollow also.

Whether its the edge - maybe post how/who did the edge, the beard prep, the stretch, you'll have it licked soon.

You're gonna do fine.

I just started using a straight razor as well and found I have run into this issue a few times as well (particularly under the nose). For me this seems to be a combination of angle and razor sharpness. When I got the razor it was professionally honed and I didn't run into this problem, but a few uses later when it started to dull slightly I find I am running into it a bit more often. You shouldn't need to "push through" anything, and I would never suggest pushing through when your razor stops. Simply try attacking that section from a different angle to see if you can get a better cut on it.