Thread: Finally, a first successful clean head shave with a straight!

I've been at this for well over a year now. I have played with every type of blade I could (and let my RAD run free in the process). I've also got to admit that I've always had to finish up with a quick pass with my DE to clean anything left and about 70% of the time I would have a nick or 2 (sometimes more).

Today, I can proudly say that I've had my first full-on successful head shave with a straight! Even that weird swirly pattern on the back of my head was no match for me and my blade. I've got a slight bit of razor burn above the ears but hey, no cuts and no DE so I'm still happy.

Over the past year I've figured out there are a few ways that I need to hold the razor to actually get a good full shave. Some people are blessed with a nice round and even head with mostly uni-directional hair growth... I'm not one of them.

Here are the grips I've been using to shave.




The first two are pretty standard. Traditional and Kamisori-esque (whatever it's called), I use those both left and right.
The second two, I have no idea what to call it or if anyone holds their razor this way ever. I only use these behind my head in the weird growth patterns and it seems to be working well. If someone's got a name for them I'd be interested to know.


I made 2 WTG passes since I had a lot of growth that needed to be trimmed down. First pass only got it to thick stubble. Second WTG pass got it closer. Third pass was ATG and a final cleanup/touchup round.

My lather was MWF + RS Cream + 2 drops of Grapeseed oil
Brush: Fendrihan's house brand silvertip
Razor: 7/8 Friodur Spanish point with scalloped back. Just got this and I'm super stoked about this blade!

*Obligatory pic because that's the most important thing*

Lastly i finished up by adding a couple drops of tea tree oil into my lather once I was done and used it as my aftershave. It's been working great for me and a bottle of natural tea-tree oil is quite reasonably priced the drug stores.

Thanks for reading! I had to post it here because I'm pretty sure my girlfriend doesn't care

i had always wanted to shave with a straight growin up , never did till recently but my recent interest was sparked by the thought of shaving my head with one !!! ive been doing it in the summers for years with regular razors ...congrats on your shave !! now i think you pushed a button and i might have to try it !! you guys ready for a cut of the day post ?? ..lol

gongrats whit the first head shave, you become faster and faster on your head waith and see. look out for those ears Lol

Congratulations!! Nothing can hold you back now!

James.