Thread: Newbie Questions

With respect to honing your new razor I will agree with Joe Lerch on using a conservative approach. Use the thumbnail test, thumb test, hanging hair test and shave first. This will give you a very necessary basis for comparison.

The pyramid mentioned is for a razor that is really pulling at your whiskers a lot. Don't use it yet. Just go slow and easy, test frequently and notice the rate of change that occurs. Try a sequence of 3/5, 1/5, 1/5 test and repeat. Be aware that the most common mistake made is overhoning the edge. Its very easy to do.
Also be sure to give your face a chance to adapt to the str8 razor shave. Shaving everyday, initially, is not a good idea.

Hope this helps,

Thank you everyone for the great information. I still have yet to try anything. Maybe today after some rereading of stropping and honing technique. Thanks again all!

No hurry, we've had guys make 100 posts before even trying to shave...LOL

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

No hurry, we've had guys make 100 posts before even trying to shave...LOL

HEY THAT'S ME !