Newbie!!!

[Kev11n1]

must be doing something wrong!!!! have shaved with a dovo best quality for a month and(no matter CLOSEST shave ever!!) have had mixed results (vampires have been known to wait for my blood in the morning!!!) i still look like been in a fight with a cougar((sp) (no idea???? think it's a mountin lion in england!!!!)) my fault but over winter I think I should go with a lighter DE Merker HD clasic shave - any tips for when I brave the NAKED BLADE agan!!!????

 

[professorchaos]

BE CAREFUL!

No, seriously, be careful and pay attention. Take your time. It doesn't need to be a bloodbath

 

[Kev11n1]

reccomend carry on with straight rasor or with DE SE razor???

 

[Venom8431]

reccomend carry on with straight rasor or with DE SE razor???

There is no way you are going to be allowed to have either a str8 or DE blades in carry on luggage. Whichever you choose, you'll have to put your str8 or blades in a checked bag.

 

[crankymoose]

is your balde sharp? or was it pre-sharpened before you started? as mentioned go slow, use a lighter touch and prehaps check your angle maybe you are being too aggressive with the angle, it should not be a a daily blood bath an occasional nick or so maybe but not more then that

 

[AFDavis11]

I would wait until you can get some instruction or purchase a good book or DVD on straights.

Inconsistent results and cuts with a straight indicate you've got some big misunderstandings.

 

[Maplerunner]

Lynn Abrams offers a great DVD called The World of Straight Razor Shaving. I highly recommend spending the $20 for this valuable information. YouTube also has many videos for str8 methods. If you rule out method, your razor may need to be professionally honed.

 

[Limey]

Make sure your blade is sharp. Your stropping technique should be good or you might be dulling the blade. Also, follow the previous advice and use a light touch and watch your blade angle.

 

[Limey]

Yes...carry on with a straight but use a DE when you don't have the time or when you need to re-group and use something else.

 

[kestrel]

If you're shaving daily, and getting weepers and small cuts, try taking a day off each week. Giving the skin a break seems to work for me, and I find that the shave on two days growth is delightful - very close and smooth.

Best Regards

Graham