First head shave with a straight attempt

**Trimmy72** · 01-14-2014, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by joed65

Started with the straight about 2 months ago with the mindset of never buying another razorblade, I have been head shaving for about 5 yrs so I have left my self no choice but to learn to do it with the straight. I can shave the front and sides with no problems but the back of my head looks like Edward Scissorhands has gotten a hold of it, lol.

I still use a de to clean up the back, can't figure out a good way to do it yet with a straight, I'm shaving by feel don't won't to use a mirror anyone have any tips or idea how long it will take to learn to shave the back of the head.

I'm thinking YouTube, might be your best resource. I think Jimbo said he has a video

**GC7** · 01-14-2014, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by joed65

Started with the straight about 2 months ago with the mindset of never buying another razorblade,

You mean to say that you don't have a lifetime supply of DE blades in the house already?

Sorry but I couldn't resist that. Good luck

**Chasmo** · 01-14-2014, 06:54 AM

I'm sorry to hear about the arthritis Fatnash. I can see how if you were shaving all of your hair you would benifit from not looking, just feel the razor's edge. In my case, I can't afford to lose any more than I already have so I use a mirror. I tried shaving my head once. It lasted a month when my daughters came to me announcing, "We miss the fuzz around the sides Dad". I do miss combing what use to be my big ole bushy head of hair....and the lady's fingers running through it of course. Such is life.

Regards

Chasmo

**rowdi** · 01-14-2014, 03:15 PM

thanks, second attempt ….im confident with the sides and a little bit of the top….

**Thumper6119** · 01-14-2014, 04:34 PM

Wow. Here I am all concerned about just straight shaving my chin and jawline, and y'all are shaving your entire heads.

**Chasmo** · 01-14-2014, 05:26 PM

Amazing, aint it. It won't take long and you will be just as confident. Simply pay attention to what you are doing. It only gets better with experience.

Chasmo

**Jimbo** · 01-16-2014, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Trimmy72

I'm thinking YouTube, might be your best resource. I think Jimbo said he has a video

Yes, youtube has a few head shave videos. Mine is there too, but I'm not sure how useful it is in terms of "tutorial" material to be honest. In any event, here's a couple that might be worth a look (mine's the last one, included because I am an incorrigible egotist!

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Straight razor head shave - YouTube

**rowdi** · 01-22-2014, 08:31 PM

Great vids!

**porc0002** · 01-25-2014, 01:28 AM

I've recently (about a month ago) started straight shaving. I agree that YouTube is a great source of learning both face and head shaving. I studied the videos for a few weeks, ordered my straight and on the first attempt I shaved my entire head and face. The only small cut I had was actually on my cheek. I attribute this success to studying the YouTube videos and being extremely careful with the blade. In fairness I must admit that I've been shaving my head with a cartridge razor for nearly 15 years, so I know the shape of my head very well.

All this to say, study the videos and when you're confident go for it. Be especially careful around the ears. I had gotten bored with the daily cartridge shaving routine and this has really reinvigorated by love for shaving my head. I personally like to shave my head after taking a shower at night before bed. I find it really relaxes me and helps me unwind. Have fun.

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