Thread: My FIRST shave with a STRAIGHT RAZOR

Originally Posted by eatcobra

I wasn't ready to try the stache and chin (also didn't have much time left to work with). During my shave, I found that it pulled my hair quite uncomfortably. About 3 people I know (who have never used one) told me that they think it's because my blade needed to be sharper. Well...I disagree. Because it was a shave-ready razor from Larry qt whipped dog razors.

Like the other guys have said, make sure you pull the skin tight before shaving, this will make a big difference.

Also make sure you have the razor at 30 degrees


And make sure you shave in the correct directions, for my chin area i go across that area on a slight angle



Source of images

Also, when i get to my mustache area or chin i do sometime re strop about 10 stroks. I know some guys do this but most guys don't. If i don't re-strop i can sometimes get a little bit of pulling on those areas but not all the time. i guess it depends on your razor and how thick you beard is.

Did you strop the razor at all before using it? even though it is shave ready it will most likely need a strop! and if you did strop it there is always the chance that you rounded the bevel but it docent sound like you did

My first razor i rounded the bevel the day i got it lol - i was so annoyed.. then i found SRP

Also once you learn to use your left hand correctly it will make things a lot easier!