Thread: straight shaved for 1st time and I want to cry- help!

Length does not matter in my opinion. In fact I recently shaved off my half length beard and found the straight to easily and cleanly go through it all with no problem.Much more efficient than any clipper . Chalk one more point up for straight razors !!

Let us know the disposition of your second shave once you get it done. Pressure, or lack thereof, is a big factor. I was told once to imagine that the razor is a feather and you're trying to tickle your face with it...that's the amount of pressure you should use. When I started, I did the same thing and my face was on fire for hours!

Alright... I have shaved a second and a third time.
I can't express to you guys how much of a better shave the 2nd and 3rd times were than the first.
I wish I knew exactly what the difference was unless it was just plain ol experience.
Although the first time I shaved I didnt do much for beard prep. The next time I took a hot shower and put conditioner on my beard for a couple minutes and then a hot towel.
That might have been the difference because my hair just melted off my face when I put the razor to it.
Thank you guys so much for the help. I look forward to my next shaves where I can already see that each shave I get better. Next thing for me is to learn how to strop!

Originally Posted by Rugesters

Alright... I have shaved a second and a third time.
I can't express to you guys how much of a better shave the 2nd and 3rd times were than the first.
I wish I knew exactly what the difference was unless it was just plain ol experience.
Although the first time I shaved I didnt do much for beard prep. The next time I took a hot shower and put conditioner on my beard for a couple minutes and then a hot towel.
That might have been the difference because my hair just melted off my face when I put the razor to it.
Thank you guys so much for the help. I look forward to my next shaves where I can already see that each shave I get better. Next thing for me is to learn how to strop!

Congrats on your successful shaves!
With experience comes improved technique, and better, more comfortable shaves. Its not something you can get by reading the wiki (although that does help).