Thread: Jeepers weepers....

Ok so

I am new to this shaving business, bought a cheap enough Shavette with the end goal to go to SR. Just to see if I have he patience for that type of shaving.

Anyways I more or less get a BBS however I understand how nick myself but can't figure out how to stop the weepers,this only happens when I go ATG, I used a fresh Wilkinson blade Btw tonight and still happened particular on the neck area. Is it my angle ?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated

Welcome to SRP Rossafumi. As far a weepers and nicks go, it helps to stretch your skin as you shave. This reduces the chances of snagging the tip of the blade. A shallow as possible angle, for both shavettes and straight razors is the ideal. If you haven't read them yet, the SRP wiki's cover a great deal of info on shaving techniques, etc. Read and ask, no such thing as a stupid question and all the SRP members love to add their opinions. A number of shavers will use either a styptic pencil to staunch a cut or a weeper and a number use an alum block when they are done shaving. They will rinse their face and then rub the dampened alum block all over. Let it sit a minute and then cold water rinse face again, dry and use aftershave balm or lotion if that's what they want. The alum tightens up the pores and closes off the weepers.

I hope this helps, if not, ask some more.

Thanks a million, ill stretch the skin more next time and see what happens... The weepers usually stop with ice cold water and quick tap of tissue. More practice needed, the nicking part has stopped thankfully just the weepers to work on

One of the other issues you may be having is some areas the direction of the hair growth will pull the blade into your skin. In some areas it may not always be possible to go against the grain. A lot of people have troubles in the neck area just because the area is so shapely and the blade is straight, couple that with swirly hair growth patterns and it get very tricky. Perhaps you may want to do an against the grain pass later when you have your angle and skin stretching coming together a little more. It is all about practice for sure.

My WAG is more pressure than needed.

Humm never had the problem with cartridge razors, it's particularly one spot..

I think it's more difficult to use a shavette than a regular straight, but I still recommend it because you can try straight shaving inexpensively without worrying about honing and stropping. If you get the shavette down you will be able to use a true straight without much of a learning curve. Then you can invest in a true straight and accessories knowing you'll get your money's worth. For some people they like the shavette and use that on a permanent basis because they don't want to maintain a blade.

To tell truth I was 50-50 on weather to stay with a Shavette or not... But the plan is to have feather artist ss, a safety razor and true straight... Going to leave the straight till last just simply cos I was to buy decent equipment first eg. Stones strops etc. Buy a basic Dovo best quality and practice like hell with honing etc. That I'll still have something to shave with If and when I make mess of it lol

Originally Posted by Rossafumi

Humm never had the problem with cartridge razors, it's particularly one spot..

Cartridge razors ie Mach 3 require heavier pressure than DE or straights

ordered myself a feather with Pro blades so the lightest touch will be applied a that weekend... heard they are seriously sharp