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    My husband is just beginning to try out his new razor etc that he got for Christmas. He is wishing he had someone to actually coach him through it. He hacked his face up pretty good last weekend. So we're looking here for some support.

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    Welcome to SRP!

    If you wanna have some real fun, read the wiki on the site and sit down while he shaves and start coaching him like you've been doing it for years, "There you go sweety, remember to keep your angle at thirty degrees."...."good, good, now remember to use a light touch...excellent."

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    Well you have found the best support network available, hands down. Definately absorb everything you can from the Wiki, it is a wealth of information. Welcome to the forum!

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    Shave Wiki is your friend
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    Hi, and welcome. Many times when your new to str8 razor shaving, The angle gets you, if the razor has been professionaly sharpened, (depends where you got it) also, preperation of your beard plays a role. Check through the wiki, it's like a How to guide..
    If you have any specific questions, feel free to pm me, I'll be glad to help you...

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    Quote Originally Posted by gingercaruso View Post
    Hi there
    My husband is just beginning to try out his new razor etc that he got for Christmas. He is wishing he had someone to actually coach him through it. He hacked his face up pretty good last weekend. So we're looking here for some support.
    Can you tell us a little about his new equipment, such as brands?

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    Tell your husband to watch out for his ear lobes. I've done it myself and have read many posts where beginners cut thier ear lobes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gingercaruso View Post
    Hi there
    My husband is just beginning to try out his new razor etc that he got for Christmas. He is wishing he had someone to actually coach him through it. He hacked his face up pretty good last weekend. So we're looking here for some support.
    gingercaruso,

    In addition to the wiki and the assistance of SRP members, you or your husband may also want to consider purchasing a copy of Lynn Abrams' dvd, "World of Straight Razor Shaving." It has an entire chapter/section in there that provides instruction/coaching about str8 razor shaving. It is available here under the "Classifieds."

    I got a copy of Lynn's dvd for Christmas and it helped me immensely in making the transition to str8 razor shaving.

    Take care...
    "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Mark Twain

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    We got the razor from vintagerazors.com. I spent a long time talking to the proprietor before making the purchase, and the blade did come professionally honed. He managed to cut both cheeks where he has slight dimples. Today he tried again and did better, but his neck looks pretty raw. I'm reading up on all of this and transferring info to him. Thanks for the response!

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    Dovo razor, Latherking hot foam machine, Rooney superbadger brush, and um... leather strop. I can't remember who by. The razor came pre-honed.

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