The worst straight razor advice...

[gumbo]

A thread to compile the worst possible advice for those starting out straight razor shaving.

I'll start.

1. Try dunking your razor in Bacardi 151 and lighting it on fire before you shave. It will help get those pesky little hairs your razor can't quite hit.

 

[Prince]

2. Buying a straight off of Ebay and thinking it is shave ready.

 

[Leche]

3. Zeepk is the best way to go.

 

[mdunn]

use a 'sawing' technique to get at those hard to cut places on your neck

 

[Velomane]

Have a couple shots of bourbon to loosen you up.

 

[RichGem]

Proper prep is a waste of time.

 

[Bacchus]

Don't use a straight, use a Gillette Fusion!

 

[gumbo]

Maas polish works great on goldwash!

 

[r0ckrat]

Set the blade on your face perpendicular to your face, then tilt it down as needed to get to the right cutting angle.

 

[Luc]

10. Try to be Zorro in the bathroom using the straight as a sword!

 

[Doc4]

shave in the shower

 

[whitebar]

Anyone can hone a razor the first time they try... it's easy!

 

[Tolduonce]

Blades don't rust unless oxygen is present. Store your razor submerged in water, distilled is best. To be extra safe, float a thin layer of oil on top of the water.

 

[Ookla The Mok]

Go Fast! The speed helps the cutting action.

 

[luvmysuper]

Just tap the blade against the sink to knock off the soap and whiskers

 

[Bacchus]

This is the end all honing method

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD2z2vJEpKQ[/YOUTUBE]

 

[mdunn]

drum wheels on a dremel are an easy way to get a great finish during blade restoration

 

[tgarza]

WOW

This is the end all honing method

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD2z2vJEpKQ[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Bertilak]

Send your razor to me to get honed!

 

[jkh]

For a super fine polish on that edge be sure to strop edge leading ... preferably on a brand new strop.