Been shaving with a straight for about a month now.
While I seem to be getting better at it I still can't get as close a shave as I can with the two and three blade disposable razors.
Is this normal or do I need to improve my shave skills?
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Been shaving with a straight for about a month now.
While I seem to be getting better at it I still can't get as close a shave as I can with the two and three blade disposable razors.
Is this normal or do I need to improve my shave skills?
Its either a skill or a razor issue. We need to know whats going on while you are shaving, pulling, tugging, how does it feel etc.
No pulling or tugging.
Really it feels pretty smooth.
Using a Dovo and a Boker that both pass the hht.
Sounds like a skill issue, maybe razor prep or beard prep. Talk us thru the routine.Step by step.
Ok here goes
1-hot shower
2-strop razor 20-25 times
3-mix lather with col. conks soap
4-brush lather on
5-shave with the grain
6-relather and shave across the grain
BTW-I did notice that I get a closer shave after 2- 3 days between shaves instead of every day.
Does beard length make a differance?
Willy,
I have put together a wiki article with some advanced techniques.
Maybe there's something in it for you.
Advanced shaving techniques for the straight razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Best regards,
Bart.
You may have just hit the nail on the head. Maybe. I like shaving every few days, I have tougher than average beard and when its short, it does not cut as well as it does with a little growth. Lets wait and see what some of the others have to say.
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Originally Posted by nun2sharp
Maybe that's it !
Thanks for your input
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Originally Posted by Bart
Thanks Bart
I'm off to give some of these a try.
Keep us posted, Willy
Good luck and happy shaves,
Bart.
IT WORKED!!!
Tried the advanced sythe method drawing the razor down and across instead of just a straight pull down pass.
MUCH closer shave !
Certainly on par with the double bladed razors.
Only down side was picking my cheek out of the sink after first pass!
Just kidding!
Thanks for all the input guys.
Yeah, that one can be a real epiphany.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by willy
This will take you at least a couple of months to perfect it. Isn't it fun?
Cheers,
Bart.
Yeah,Quote:
Originally Posted by Bart
It really is fun learning from you guys on this forum.
Let us know when you get that so close that it's a sticky smoooooooth feeling.........right after you towel off :tu
Have fun,
Lynn
Yep, you need to keep practicing. Proper pre-shave prep, a truly SHAVE READY razor and good technique WILL result in a bbs close shave.
I'm glad I have to shave every day. I see no difference whatsoever in results with a 1 day or 2 day growth.