Thread: How will I know when my bevel needs to be re-set?

If it was shipped to you prehoned and shave ready, all you need to do is wipe off the oil if there is any and shave. If the shave is bad it is likely due to technique issues. Some pointer for a great shave
If you lather gets dry relather
Keep you skin stretched tight with both your off hand and face making
Keep your razor angle low, keep the spine one to two spine widths off your skin

To add to this ^^ NO PRESSURE!!! Just shave the lather.

Take it slow and easy and you'll get there

One other thing.
Shut the bathroom door and don't let anyone in while you shave. You need to pay close attention to what your doing and remember the direction of passes you made. If you ware glasses, put them on. Another reason to shut the door is so nobody makes fun of you for all the stupid faces your going to make in the mirror. Ha. Good luck. As was said, it takes time, time and more time before you start to get the feel for it. Dont rush it and dont give up! Some folks pick it up quickly and others it take a few months. Just keep at it and dont try to catch the razor if it slips from your grip!!!

BTW, If you are just learning to shave with a Straight Razor, DONT PUT IT TO ANY STONES! You need to understand the razor before think of doing this. Send it out if you need to. The cost is minimal!