Thread: Greetings all

I've been using an electric shaver for many years now. I always got bad razor rash and a friend told me electric was the way to go. I've always been dismayed by the job it does on my neck.

When I lived in Viet Nam I had a barber shave me every two days. I was thoroughly impressed by the perfect job on my neck and the perfect skin it gave me.

I recently bought a replaceable straight razor to style my moustache for Movember. I haven't got perfect results on my neck yet (I find it hard to get the razor in the right position to shave in the direction of the hair growth). I also keep nicking myself and have got the worst razor rash I've ever had. Nevertheless I will persevere.

I'm very happy that I found this website. I hope the information it gives me will have me shaving as well as a barber.

You will get to that point but it does take time. Keep at it. Also welcome to SRP.

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I recently bought a replaceable straight razor to style my moustache for Movember. I haven't got perfect results on my neck yet (I find it hard to get the razor in the right position to shave in the direction of the hair growth). I also keep nicking myself and have got the worst razor rash I've ever had. Nevertheless I will persevere.

Many people find that it's easier to get a good shave with a real straight razor, than with a replaceable-blade "straight". You might be one of them.

If you're nicking yourself and getting razor burn, you're probably either:

. . . using too much pressure on the blade (very, very common problem), or

. . . Holding the blade at too high an angle to your skin.

To get the angle right:

. . . hold the blade flat against your skin, and lift the spine just enough so that the edge cuts hair when you take a stroke.

Good luck, report back - -

. Charles

Welcome to the nut house. after a bit of time, you will be able to give yourself a fine shave.

Andrew welcome to the club!

you will find that will a little practice you will be enjoying those shave that received in Vietnam right at home. if you have any questions feel free to ask you will all us to be knowledgeable and always willing to share!