Any good tutorials for straight shaving?

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Lose the beard

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Are there any good tutorials out there about how to shave with a straight. I had a quick search on YouTube but didn't find much.

Saturday is the day of reckoning when I shall be having my first attempt so was wondering if there are any good tutorials on the web.
 
This looks OK
[video=youtube]http://youtu.be/qDR_1hg-xNs[/video]

and this
[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqCgaw5ioAk[/video]

but best just try shaving the sideburn to jaw area on the 1st try, then finish up with a DE. As you start to feel more comfortable holding the razor increase the amount of the shave you do with the straight.
 
The above are good ones, but like Jeltz said, start small, get a feel for the razor and how it lays in your hand and against your face (you do need the shaving time to develop). The grip: hold it like you would hold an injured baby bird, firm (so it doesn't hurt it self) but yet without crushing it.
 
I've not seen that second clip before. He seems to know what he's doing and makes it look smooth and easy. Nice.

Ian
 
In addition to the videos, take a look at this
http://www.shavemyface.com/

The pdf download has lots of photos so you can see exactly how the razor is held for WTG, XTG and ATG. As someone already pointed out, don't try everything in one go - get used to the feel and what angles are required and gradually expand to other areas.
 
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