Thread: Switching from a FROMM to a J.R. Schuyler 13/16

I just completed my first shave with a Schuyler I bought off the Classifieds, I just have to say wow this thing feels like im shaving with a ax after such a light disposable blade. Its a nice feeling but after 3 passes im fairly well shaved but not BBS, other than the angle change are there other technique changes I should be aware of?

Which classidfieds?
Maybe it's not shave ready?

techniques, angles, preshave prep.,,,wow lots of things could be the problem, with the limited info you have provided.

Are you new to straights? Have you read these sections yet?

Straight Razor Place Wiki:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Wiki


Straight Razor Place - Beginners Tips: December 2012 - January 2013



........let us know, we will narrow it down for you.

Using a real straight is different than a shavette type razor. you need a lower angle and less pressure. You will not always get a 'bbs' or "fss" shave and people who claim to might have a different standard. Shaving is beard reduction not removal, each pass takes a little more off but stop at 3 passes (maybe a little touch up in trouble spots but that is it)
Careful stropping of your new razor is important to keep it shaving well 20 on the canvas and 40 on the leather should be fine.

what kind of lathering system are you using i hope a brush and soap or cream, the goo in the can will work in an emergency but really does not cushion enough for a straight.

read the beginner's tips and you will be doing fine

enjoy,
jim

Originally Posted by syslight

Using a real straight is different than a shavette type razor. you need a lower angle and less pressure. You will not always get a 'bbs' or "fss" shave and people who claim to might have a different standard. Shaving is beard reduction not removal, each pass takes a little more off but stop at 3 passes (maybe a little touch up in trouble spots but that is it)
Careful stropping of your new razor is important to keep it shaving well 20 on the canvas and 40 on the leather should be fine.

what kind of lathering system are you using i hope a brush and soap or cream, the goo in the can will work in an emergency but really does not cushion enough for a straight.

read the beginner's tips and you will be doing fine

enjoy,
jim

Thanks, I am using Clasic Shaving Bay Rum soap and a Van Der Hagen brush, I have been using soap and brush since I was using a cartridge razor and It has always worked well for me. Ill give it a few more days to get the feel of It before I do anything drastic.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Which classidfieds?
Maybe it's not shave ready?

techniques, angles, preshave prep.,,,wow lots of things could be the problem, with the limited info you have provided.

Are you new to straights? Have you read these sections yet?

Straight Razor Place Wiki:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Wiki


Straight Razor Place - Beginners Tips: December 2012 - January 2013



........let us know, we will narrow it down for you.

I bought it off the SRP Classifieds, It was in rotation proior to my getting it so its shave ready. I have been on here for a few weeks and was on here regularly as a guest prior to that. I have read both of those articles a couple times but I will defiantly give them another look to see if I missed anything.