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    Hello Friend

    Im new to straight shaving aswell. I have been straight shaving for 5-6 weeks only, however I am now starting to get some really close shaves...
    I will say to you what was said to me. Just remember the BASICS... Once you have done that, you must then use them when you shave.

    My first two weeks of shaving were good but not great. But of course after two weeks only I didnt expect it to be... It wasnt untill the 4 week mark that I realised I wasnt in any way stretching my skin. I was recalling every basic before every shave, but was not implementing them all... Follow what the guys above have said. The veteran shavers upon this site are a wealth of knowledge. Lastly within the basic rules of straight shaving, pressure / force is said to not be needed. This 100% correct. I turned such a big corner when learning that less pressure on the blade is more shave on the face... Please lets us know how it goes... GOOD LUCK!
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    It seems to me, limited experience that I have, that I usually am exerting a bit of pressure on my face each time I have nicked myself.

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    I just started the other day and my problems cutting myself have been when the skin wasn't pulled tight or when I went over a zit. So just fallow a proper prep and fallow all the steps when shaving. Don't rush yourself, take your time and you will be fine.

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    +1 to everything that has been said. If you are worried about nicking yourself, concentrate on the basics. Also, proper stretching will help avoid nicks, as you will decrease the number of folds and bumps to nick yourself on. Just take it slow, dont give up, and have fun and you will be fine! Be sure to let us know how it goes!

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    Hello friends
    I thank everybody seperately for your nice advice. I print out some important stuffs and read them on subway Finally, today I recieved my razor that is good condition as mentioned by seller, and did a little little smooth pass on my arm hair. It cut off the hair. I believe it ll work on my face
    However, I have to wait a several more days to have first experience because still I didn't recieve my leather strop yet.
    No more Gillete Fussion 5 blades.
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    Quote Originally Posted by recepcaliskan View Post
    Hello friends
    I thank everybody seperately for your nice advice. I print out some important stuffs and read them on subway Finally, today I recieved my razor that is good condition as mentioned by seller, and did a little little smooth pass on my arm hair. It cut off the hair. I believe it ll work on my face
    However, I have to wait a several more days to have first experience because still I didn't recieve my leather strop yet.
    No more Gillete Fussion 5 blades.
    Do recall: no stropping for the first shave from a shave ready razor.
    You do not need to strop the razor, stropping has already been done.
    Stropping is often followed by a light coat of oil to prevent rust. So,
    lather well, take your time, rinse the blade under hot tap
    water and shave in a systematic manner.

    Too often (1 in 20+/-) novices dull the edge of a well honed
    razor by stropping with great flourish and vigor like the guys
    in the movies do. After one, two or even three shaves, strop smoothly
    and deliberately and your razor will be fine.

    Shaving with an open blade razor takes practice.
    There is no shame in finishing the difficult bits of
    your face with a tossable like a yellow handle BiC.
    This is especially so when you are late and want to
    rush your shave for what ever reason.

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    Quote Originally Posted by niftyshaving View Post
    Do recall: no stropping for the first shave from a shave ready razor.
    You do not need to strop the razor, stropping has already been done.
    Stropping is often followed by a light coat of oil to prevent rust. So,
    lather well, take your time, rinse the blade under hot tap
    water and shave in a systematic manner.

    Too often (1 in 20+/-) novices dull the edge of a well honed
    razor by stropping with great flourish and vigor like the guys
    in the movies do. After one, two or even three shaves, strop smoothly
    and deliberately and your razor will be fine.

    Shaving with an open blade razor takes practice.
    There is no shame in finishing the difficult bits of
    your face with a tossable like a yellow handle BiC.
    This is especially so when you are late and want to
    rush your shave for what ever reason.
    Thanks niftyshaving, I didnt know it, so I can strart my first shaving this morning

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    Gave my self the first shave today and it went well no nic's or anything ! My advise is... Pre shave prep! all you need to know about it is her on SRP . Good luck and Good Shaving!
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    Welcome mate

    I have only been on board for a few weeks now myself so real world experience and therefore advice is limited. I can say to ask questions, everyone is very friendly and above all enjoy your str8 shaving journey!!

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