Thread: A beginner who's trying to learn something new

Hello everybody!

I am joining this forum since I find it to be a good source of information as well as the good camaraderie.

I had my first shave today and that went surprisingly well. No nicks, cuts or razor burn. I feel like I can get the hang of it it sooner or later. I realized that the shaving cream I was using (canned) dries way too quickly. It was dry after finishing my right cheek. I tried getting it a bit more moist but that didn't work out too well. I have shaving soap but my recently bought silvertip hasn't arrived yet.

I aimed to do my whole face (I know that's not recommended) but since the shaving cream dried i didn't think it was a good idea to keep going with the straight, so I finished off with the cartridge. I had already been over all the areas with the straight but not as close as i'd like on some spots.

I think I managed to splash a bit of water on the pivot pin as I rinsed it off. I have read about people who always rinse their entire razor with water without any trouble so I hope I will be okay. I padded it with toilet paper and left it unfolded.

So that was a bit of jabbering about my first shave. English isn't my native language so my writing might be a bit sketchy, but I hope that's okay. I welcome criticism to my writing so I can improve. I'm looking forward to my time here at SRP as well as with my straight, I'm sure it'll be enjoyable. Have a good one!

Great start - no cuts or nicks! Enjoy the shaves.

If you're working slow and carefully then dried out lather is common when you get started. After a while your tempo improves and shaves go faster (or you find another brand of shaving cream). Personally I have better luck with soap and a brush.

I'd add that just pulling a tissue through between the scales (careful with your fingers) and that will take most of the moisture out. I then set mine on my TV cable box, with the razor partially open, to provide warm drying air.

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

I'd add that just pulling a tissue through between the scales (careful with your fingers) and that will take most of the moisture out. I then set mine on my TV cable box, with the razor partially open, to provide warm drying air.

If you can get something dried out in Nags Head you've done the lot.

You will love the silver tip brush. Wet it down and get a nice lather going. It's the best. If you didn't get any cuts or nicks I don't think you could be doing it right though. Just kidding. Enjoy!

Originally Posted by Bengrussell

You will love the silver tip brush. Wet it down and get a nice lather going. It's the best. If you didn't get any cuts or nicks I don't think you could be doing it right though. Just kidding. Enjoy!

I was just about to ask wether or not he was shaving with the spine? Haha. Welcome Ludvig!

Originally Posted by Bengrussell

You will love the silver tip brush. Wet it down and get a nice lather going. It's the best. If you didn't get any cuts or nicks I don't think you could be doing it right though. Just kidding. Enjoy!

Yeah I can't wait for that one to arrive. It will probably make the shaving much more enjoyable since I can switch to my shaving soap instead of using this crappy canned shaving cream that dries so quickly.

Originally Posted by vmathis12019

I was just about to ask wether or not he was shaving with the spine? Haha. Welcome Ludvig!

Haha I actually managed to get some of the beard off so my razor must have quite a sharp spine But I'm only one shave in so don't worry, soon enough there will probably be blood.
Thank you all for the warm welcome!

Hi and welcome. Take your time and progress slowly and smoothly and hopefully there won't be to much blood. Make sure to strop properly between shaves and your razor should keep performing well for you. Best of luck and happy shaving.

Welcome Aboard the Straight Razor Train Ludvig it is getting longer and longer and picking up speed all the time

You know something I have noticed over the years and reading about so many new guys getting into this hobby, those that take their time and learn slowly do better..
I think you are on the right path, enjoy the journey...

Thank you for the encouragement