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    Default Best length of hair to practice on

    Hi all,

    Probably a ridiculous question, but what do you reckon is the best length of beard hair to have your first open razor shaves on? Is it best to do it with just a little growth so it's easier to get used to the razor or would you learn more about the correct angle to use if you grew it a bit longer?

    Or maybe it doesn't matter and I'm overthinking things. Lol!

    Cheers guys
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    Hi there, a couple of days worth is a gd start.

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    I agree, a couple days' growth is probably best. Due to newbie technique too little and the razor may not "catch", too long and the razor may snag and cause discomfort. My opinion only, of course.

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    LOL - that's a great question! I grow slow - three days is my vote!

    EDIT - if you can get away with the scruff at work that is.
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    And with a 2 day growth you get that total satisfaction feeling from seeing all off the whisker remnants in the sink.
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    A couple days growth will allow you to see more of what your blade is actually removing and IMO gives you a better sense of accomplishment
    At least for me, once you become proficient with the straight, you'll only need to shave every couple of days.

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    Cheers all, think that's what I'll do. Really looking forward to next shave now :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sanders83 View Post
    Cheers all, think that's what I'll do. Really looking forward to next shave now :-)
    LOL - did you ever think that you would say that in your life lol?
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    No, but I think I've found my new hobby. Lol!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Catrentshaving View Post
    A couple days growth will allow you to see more of what your blade is actually removing and IMO gives you a better sense of accomplishment
    At least for me, once you become proficient with the straight, you'll only need to shave every couple of days.
    That's the amazing thing and the drawback. The shaves are so good you don't have to shave as often, BUT the shaves are so good that you want to shave more.

    I'm in the two days growth camp here btw, that's ideal for me, you can see such a difference between the before and after and the hair is not so long that there's any pulling.
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