Thread: Hello all, new here

a few days is definitely easier. I'd take some beard trimmers to 2 weeks growth before I tried that though- especially 1st time out.

Originally Posted by Leighton

Not saying its a bad idea, but just wondering. Has anyone else done this? Would it make it harder for a new shaver to shave a few days of growth rather than a single day's worth?

I actually thought about that Leighton, and I'm sure it won't make it easier. In case it gets too hard i might just use a trimmer and try again.

BUT

I been straight razor shaved before when my bear was super long, by a pro, so i know it works well. Just don't know how well I'll make it work.

I should tape this will make for good entrainment and for future "you shouldn't do it" post.

Welcome to your new home away from home, SRP! I shave with the dovo micarta ss. It's a wonderful shaver and I really enjoy it. Hint: If you do buy this razor, buy it from straight razor designs. It will be cheaper than most websites and it is professionally honed by Lynn himself. You cannot go wrong with a Tony Miller strop. As far as the beard is concerned, you are better off shaving a few days before you use your straight the first time. Funny thing is, I did the same thing as you when I ordered mine. My beard got too itchy before the straight came in the mail so I had to bust out the DE. Lol...I know where you're coming from! Have fun and enjoy! Jeremy-

The great thing about a straight razor is that it doesn't know or care how long your beard is. It is very satisfying shaving off a few day's growth at a time. I would dearly love to shave off a full beard, but haven't tried it yet. I imagine the stumbling block would be starting the first stroke through the beard growth.

I suggest at least using a beard trimmer to shorten the hair below your sideburns. That will give you a relatively easy starting position. Then once you have a clear patch to start subsequent strokes it should be easy.

Don't force the blade. The action should feel like brushing hairs off, not scraping.

If you decide to shave off the full beard, I think soaking it for 5 minutes beforehand (maybe in the shower) will be especially important.

Ray this will be the plan, shower and prep my face/bear for the show down. :d
I'm pumped will be great been looking to do this for years.

I'll be cool as long as less than 10 minor cuts. been practicing the stroke with a broken tooth brush as my razor. Trying to get the 30 degree angle down.

WIll post results for sure.

I have removed beard with a straight... some months old others years old. got to make sure they are very well hydrated. after washing it in the shower use lots of conditioner on it let the conditioner set for 5 minutes before rinsing it out... it will help a lot.

the 30 degree angle in the max you may want to try a shallower angle the first time out and please remember the concept is beard reduction you might need a couple latherings to get get it all off.

do not try going against the grain to speed up the process just a couple with the grain passes and you will be fine.

and welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the straight path Haime..

Just make sure the razor is honed by a pro and you get a nice strop..
I started with a loomstrop with a pasted side and that helped me a lot the first month.. I still use the pasted side every now and then.

Good luck on your first shave and have fun .Dont be afraid of nicks as they are usually just on the surface and heal pretty quickly. Make sure you let them heal before shaving again in that area in the same direction. Another thing is not to shave your whole face the first time.. just strt with the easy areas and finish the shave with something else. As you get comfortable with the razor you could shave the more difficult areas like the chin, neck and upperlip.

Maarten