Hi guys,
Im new to straight shaving and hoping I can improve with every session. I just had my first shave with a straight razor last night.
Pros: I'm alive and no major blood loss.
Cons: Quite a few nics and very little to show for it in terms of clean shave. Still quite rugged across moustache and chin/neck area. Poorer results than the mainstream three blade shave.
Bulk of the nicks occurred on the chin and neck area, which I imagine must be the most difficult areas to start off with.
I stropped my new razor before shaving, put my usual shaving foam, and proceeded on. Tried to focus as much as possible on the 30 degree angle rule.
Am I still very rugged because my razor isn't sharp enough, or is it just technique?
I appreciate there's little detail here to go by, but any advice on how to get that clean shave all across with as little injury as possible welcome.
Thanks!
Im new to straight shaving and hoping I can improve with every session. I just had my first shave with a straight razor last night.
Pros: I'm alive and no major blood loss.
Cons: Quite a few nics and very little to show for it in terms of clean shave. Still quite rugged across moustache and chin/neck area. Poorer results than the mainstream three blade shave.
Bulk of the nicks occurred on the chin and neck area, which I imagine must be the most difficult areas to start off with.
I stropped my new razor before shaving, put my usual shaving foam, and proceeded on. Tried to focus as much as possible on the 30 degree angle rule.
Am I still very rugged because my razor isn't sharp enough, or is it just technique?
I appreciate there's little detail here to go by, but any advice on how to get that clean shave all across with as little injury as possible welcome.
Thanks!