Thread: 2nd shot at shaving.

I had my 2nd go at shaving with the razorette today, and to be honest i am defo going to leave around the chin alone, too difficult for me just now.
all other areas are ok, my prep is enjoyable hot towel,pre oil, hot towel lather then shave.
as one of the guys said in one of my 1st posts that a razorette can be very un forgiving.
i did manage to walk away with only 1 or 2 cuts on the chin.
Apart from that a very close smooth save.
thanks,
Brian

No rule that says you have to do anything you don't want. On work days do what's the most comfortable to you. After 6 months with straights I still touch up with my Merkur twin. If you do want to work on your chin area, do it on the weekends or days off when you aren't stressed for time and closeness.

Hey Brian,

Sounds you are having a wonderfull time shaving.. and you didnt cut yourself too bad.
Yes the razor is pretyy unforgiving so you did a wonderful job if you only nicked yourself twice. Once you get one of your vintage straight shaving you will notice how much smoother it will feel.

Keep your guards up for a couple of shaves because you will nick yourself if you get a bit careless (I did at my third shave).. Its a wise decision to leave your chin at peace for a while until you are more comfortable with the razor. Try to figure out what direction the whiskers grow in that area. I found out after two months that they grew sideways and I was doing an XTG instead of an ATG pass. (good idea to do that in the weekends)

Keep it up and have fun!

Maarten

The disposable blades are quite unforgiving and you really have to be careful about pressure at all times. Add to that the natural tendency to flatten out the angle on the chin and the nicks are understandable. Take the chin on a little at a time and try to use virtually no pressure with each area until you get comfortable with the razor.

Good Luck,

Lynn