Thread: Need some reassurance

Originally Posted by DDTech

My hairdresser - the man whom I got my first tips from - told me, that he had to learn on a balloon before he was allowed to try real faces. Can't remember if I followed his tip, but it is not a bad idea. If You have more confidence in holding the razor and are able to shave balloons without killing them, You might be better in trying on Your face.

That's a good idea. I forgot that I saw people doing that in a lot of my research on YouTube. Maybe I'll give that a shot. The only problem with that would be that it would be a little different transferring the technique from someone else's face (the balloon) to my face, wouldn't it?

Originally Posted by sbframp

That's a good idea. I forgot that I saw people doing that in a lot of my research on YouTube. Maybe I'll give that a shot. The only problem with that would be that it would be a little different transferring the technique from someone else's face (the balloon) to my face, wouldn't it?

Yes sure. But the main problem lays inside the head. When I hand the razor to someone not used to it. That person normally treats it, as if it would explode the next millisecond - even when closed. However noone has problems holding a pen.
I'm sure, You are more familiar holding the razor now and probably do not tremble a bit as long as You just hold it in Your hand (open or closed) - The stress starts when You're about to do something with it on Your face. Training with the balloon can give You more confidence in handling the razor so that, when You then go to Your face, You will be "cooler".

When your razor is as sharp as it should be, you can shave with no more pressure than it takes to scrape away the wet lather. Any more pressure than that invites razor burn, cuts, etc. A dull blade will make you work harder and enjoy the results less. I too have shaved with a Pinklather edge, and agree that you should take him up on his honing offer.

Best wishes and happy shaving

Been shaving with a SR for nearly six months now. My confidence level is high and just as I thought I would never cut myself again, WHAMO!! I produced 1 inch cut/slice underneath my chin this morning. The lesson is never to underestimate the razor in your hand. Shaving with a straight requires your undivided attention. In my case, it is hard because my attention is divided with little people jumping and screaming around the house in the morning. The muscle memory that develops with time will set in and your brain will know how much pressure to apply and when to stop to prevent tissue damage. Happy SR shaving my friend!

Originally Posted by Razorthin

Been shaving with a SR for nearly six months now. My confidence level is high and just as I thought I would never cut myself again, WHAMO!! I produced 1 inch cut/slice underneath my chin this morning. The lesson is never to underestimate the razor in your hand. Shaving with a straight requires your undivided attention. In my case, it is hard because my attention is divided with little people jumping and screaming around the house in the morning. The muscle memory that develops with time will set in and your brain will know how much pressure to apply and when to stop to prevent tissue damage. Happy SR shaving my friend!

Dude! Shave at night after all their little bedtimes!