Straight advice you wish you'd been given
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Be patient. Pace yourself and if it's not working out switch to DE and evaluate what you were doing wrong. There is a ton of advice and tutorials out there.
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If you happen to have a very dull st8 at home, you might want to try 'mock' shaving and stropping with it before you use the sharpened blade. That way you'll gain a little experience and won't have to worry about cutting up your face or strop.
And.... As my wife told me when I started and showed up to supper all cut up: " you probably shouldn't do that again if you're home alone; it would be best if someone was here to call 911 (999) if you need it[emoji33].
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And.... As my wife told me when I started and showed up to supper all cut up: " you probably shouldn't do that again if you're home alone; it would be best if someone was here to call 911 (999) if you need it[emoji33].
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Dont make your first shave a blade with a french tip
The scare is slight but 7 years later still there.
Take your time start with cheeks and a hot shower 1st or bathlet the steam soften the beard.
The scare is slight but 7 years later still there. Take your time start with cheeks and a hot shower 1st or bathlet the steam soften the beard.
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Read this tread lot of useful information.
http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/index.php?threads/35077/
And cheecks only for couple of shaves.
http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/index.php?threads/35077/
And cheecks only for couple of shaves.
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All You Need to Know..
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Stop at the first nick ... don't progress to a cut!
As Billy posted with his video, shave small, flat areas a good number of times to get to know your razor and build on each success. Stop at the first nick ... finish off with a safety. There's always another day.
Have fun!
As Billy posted with his video, shave small, flat areas a good number of times to get to know your razor and build on each success. Stop at the first nick ... finish off with a safety. There's always another day.
Have fun!
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Things don't happen overnight.........who said 'be patient'? 100%
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Learn by shaving yer head. If you make a mess of it you can wear a hat.
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take your time and be patient, don't panic about nicks and cuts, you WILL catch yourself here and there but you're not going to end up bleeding out on the bathroom floor.
accept that the first few shaves are not going to be of the highest quality, by all means touch up with a DE, but do try and shave all of your face with the straight right from the first time. It's all about learning the angles and how to hold the razor to achieve them, it's really quite intuitive so don't over think, if the angle is way out you'll know.
concentrate, but in a relaxed sort of way, and enjoy yourself!!
accept that the first few shaves are not going to be of the highest quality, by all means touch up with a DE, but do try and shave all of your face with the straight right from the first time. It's all about learning the angles and how to hold the razor to achieve them, it's really quite intuitive so don't over think, if the angle is way out you'll know.
concentrate, but in a relaxed sort of way, and enjoy yourself!!
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The best advice I can give: Don't Go There! The DE was invented for a reason.
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Thanks for all the advice so far everyone.
@Fergiebilly I've given that video a couple of watches and found it very useful. I've also found this old book to be a relatively quick read and quite helpful read: http://ia800206.us.archive.org/22/items/shavingmadeeasyw0020th/shavingmadeeasyw0020th.pdf
I'm thinking of taking it slow and going with an old reliable like Tabac to start off. I'll probably try for a whole shave rather than just the cheeks but will see how it goes
@Fergiebilly I've given that video a couple of watches and found it very useful. I've also found this old book to be a relatively quick read and quite helpful read: http://ia800206.us.archive.org/22/items/shavingmadeeasyw0020th/shavingmadeeasyw0020th.pdf
I'm thinking of taking it slow and going with an old reliable like Tabac to start off. I'll probably try for a whole shave rather than just the cheeks but will see how it goes
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Tonight was the night I tried my first straight shave and eventually got there. I found the right hand side ok but when it came to the left and especially on the neck it got very awkward. A few nicks but nothing too scary.
I went with Tabac and plenty of witchhazel for after. I have a sore face and not a remotely close shave but I feel pretty chuffed I did it at last
I went with Tabac and plenty of witchhazel for after. I have a sore face and not a remotely close shave but I feel pretty chuffed I did it at last
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Tonight was the night I tried my first straight shave and eventually got there. I found the right hand side ok but when it came to the left and especially on the neck it got very awkward. A few nicks but nothing too scary.
I went with Tabac and plenty of witchhazel for after. I have a sore face and not a remotely close shave but I feel pretty chuffed I did it at last
The first straight shave i had i wast at all impressed, 7 years later i can say that i get a better shave with a de, but i seem to be able to not need a shave for longer. Dunno if tgat makes sense? A de will give me the closest shave ive had, but i feel the stubble sooner.
I only straight shave but if im in a hurry i reach for the de and alum as i cut my self to ribbons no days where im more used to the straight
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Looking good I've got a new wedge with a smile I'm itching to try.I like what fergiebilly Billie said to me slowly slowly catches the monkey.sammy.