Thread: Noobie in trouble!

Couple of things to think about as well as try. Remember you need to use light pressure and it sounds like you need to stretch your skin more.

It takes time to get proficient with a DE or a straight and as your technique gets better so will your shaves. From the sound of your post I would be inclined to think your not stretching your skin effectively. From The SRP WIKI "Stretching the skin with the direction of the hair growth, causes the whiskers to lay down more. Stretching the skin against the direction of the hair growth, causes the whiskers to stand up more." This makes a huge difference shaving with any type of razor.

Also angles are more of a guide with time you will learn the right angle for each area of your face, and what works for your particular beard pattern. Don't go crazy with angles as this can be dangerous but in time you will learn to feel if your at the right angle during your stroke.

If it where me I would learn to get a good 2 pass shave before I went to the three pass. Learn how to use angels and stretch the skin with a two pass shave, when you get to the point of no irritation from a two pass shave then go ahead and add in the third pass. Of course thats just my feelings.

One other items with a DE is the blades themselves, there are many different blades and some work better for some then others. You may need to find a blade that feels right for your beard.


Take your time and enjoy the shaves in time you will get that DFS you are searching for.