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Hi everybody. Just starting out. I have shaved a good 10 times and it's going well. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of time during the weekday and so I have been straight razor shaving on the weekends and during the week using a disposable fusion. Is this an okay way to start or am I not truly letting my face get used to the straight razor?
Welcome,
This is a fine way to start. It might take you a bit longer to build up speed and confidence, but stick with it. Its not unusual to take 30 minutes to shave when you first start.
Your face shouldn't need to get used to a straight razor. If anything, its a lot easier on the skin when done right.
Take your time, learn the technique and the speed will come naturally.
If you can get away with it and your beard does not grow really fast, sneak in a couple of straight razor shaves during the week at night.
Take your time its al up to you, a shave must be a pleasure so do'nt rush and take your time to learn.
but please don't use a electric shaver :D
as long as your happy with the way things are going then keep it that way. If you are getting good consistent shaves on the weekends, stick with it. the time will come when you can whip through a straight shave in the morning
Also night shaving can be nice to do right before bed...
Thanks for all the posts. I think I'm gonna try and shave a couple times in the evening during the week.
I agree,a night shave is a option.
Whit a good shave in the evening you have the next morning still a smooth face.
A afthershave splash and up you go.;-)
Have you thought of ditching that Fusion and doing your mid week shaves with a DE. A much better option IMHO.
During my weekdays I always shaving at nights, because every morning I get up at 6 am, and go to the squash practice and only after that I have my shower. And on weekends I shave at the morning.
Using your fusion good opinion, because at beginning you damaged your face a lot, have small nicks and razor burns. And while you use fusion your face can heal a little bit.
Why? He is learning how to use a straight, DE shaving has its own learning curve which might complicate things. If you're happy with your Fusion stick with it. Mind you: I am biased because I don't get on with DE blades.Quote:
Originally Posted by RNMike
Just take the time and enjoy yourself, remember shaving is a hobby not a chore! Keep at it and you will get quicker and more confident.
So Monday morning I woke up and just decided to go for it. I still made it in the car in plenty of time. Tuesday, I had even less time to get ready but still went for it and finally felt like I stropped the blade well. On Wednesday I decided that this was the way I was going to shave from now on. Went five straight days in a row. Ended up with a couple good cuts. But I'm good with it. Each morning I have actually got up looking forward to shave.
Sounds like you are having fun. the only thing that I would change at this point is going to bed 10 minutes earlier! LOL
Tim
Agree, take your time and enjoy it. You'll find that as you get better with the straight razor it doesn't take as long and you'll probably want to use it more than just on the weekend. Of course like anything else, your straight razor technique will improve quickest with maximum practice. Sounds as if before bed shaves might be a real good option. When it's all said and done though, if what you're doing works for you, there's certainly nothing wrong with straight razor shaves being a weekend luxury.