Thread: First Straight Razor Shave

My own personal experience was acceptable shaves after two weeks of shaving everyday, avoiding my usual method for touching up as much as possible, but using it if necessary. I didn't have to go to work during that first two weeks either, so I had a bit of an advantage there. After that intial two weeks each shave was better than the previous one. Now that I know what I am doing (still making small inprovements though), I've dropped back to an every other day shave rather than a daily, because, to be honest, the shaves are so good (Compared to my previous shaving tool) I don't really need to shave everyday.


Mick

Mick, You are right about getting acceptable shaves after 2 weeks. I started straight razor shaving about 2 weeks ago. This week, I have been able to to do a great shave on my cheeks, acceptable shave on my neck and mustache area. However, I haven't been able to get a consistent shave over my chin. I believe this is a problem with the angle. I am working on getting the angle. I think if I can get the angle right, I will be getting consistent shaves.
Jawang, the only kind of straight razor shave that's perfect the first time you get it is at the barber shop. When we start, we do not have the muscle memory to maintain the correct angle to use a straight.

P.S. That's a great razor you got.

I wish I could give you some advice to help out with the chin and moe area Methos, but I've sported a moe and goatee for many years now and have only shaved it off the once in that time. Just to see what it looked like and give my CT skills a test. It came off easy enough, but the shock of seeing my face again meant that I didn't go for a clean shave. Opting instead to let the thing grow back just as soon as it could. So I hav only experience a WTG pass just once, on that part of my face.


Mick

Originally Posted by MickR

Yeah you are. You're not giving yourself time to refine your technique!


Mick

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Originally Posted by MickR

My own personal experience was acceptable shaves after two weeks of shaving everyday, avoiding my usual method for touching up as much as possible, but using it if necessary. I didn't have to go to work during that first two weeks either, so I had a bit of an advantage there. After that intial two weeks each shave was better than the previous one. Now that I know what I am doing (still making small inprovements though), I've dropped back to an every other day shave rather than a daily, because, to be honest, the shaves are so good (Compared to my previous shaving tool) I don't really need to shave everyday.
Mick

It took me quite some time to get an acceptable shave. The chin is the area that takes the most time to learn. Before you shave, after you shave and in between run your fingers over your face and feel the whiskers as they grow in. Eventually you'll figure out which direction the whiskers actually grow. This will give you a better idea on shaving angles and how to get the closest shave with no pressure on the razor.
Whiskers grow in mysterious ways and are different on everyone. Take your time, don't rush and you'll get it eventually. It does take time to refine your technique but well worth the time and effort.

Good Luck!!