got my first straight need a little advice.

[razorsdescent]

So igot my first straight razor a feather artists club dx. It is easily the sharpest blade i have ever held. This makes for a really steep learning curve. After my first shave i had about 10 nicks and a cut and still ended up going over my face with a disposable headed razor.
So what do the pros do? do many people get taught by other people such as their fathers? or is time and persistence the only answer? i just want to minimize cutting myself

On the other hand the blades for the feather are literally less than a dollar each and dont have a hone or strop so for the meantime i saved a bundle of money easpeacially compared to a quality razor. Does anyone else here have a feather? if so do they recomend progaurd blades for begginers or shouldi just keep it up with the regular pros?


Thanks for any advice or links.

 

[THG]

The best you can do is practice. That's it. Understand how YOUR hair grows so that you can shave problem areas without doing damage. But all methods will be somewhat similar. Watch Youtube videos to get an idea if you think you're doing something wrong.

 

[Frank Raud]

Feather razors are exteremely sharp. This may sound strange, but pay attention to where you are nicking yourself on the blade. Is it from the tip? Is it from the heel? When using a straight razor or a shavette, you need to be concious of the entire blade as it moves across your face and neck. You may be shaving with just the middle, but there is a razor tip floating very close that can easily cut your ear, nose, etc. Are you nicking yourself where you shave? I mean are you getting nicked by the blade section you are shaving with? May have to adjust your angle. Someone else can only show you the basics, how a blade handles on your face will be different than someone elses. Your lather also makes a difference. Many variables can make a shave enjoyable, or scary. Keep at it. It is an acquired skill.

 

[BasiliOS]

just keep at it and you will soon get the hang of the angles needed for a good shave.

Also shavette razors are much less forgiving and its easier to cut yourself with them.

 

[guyfalks]

My two cents: Try just shaving the easiest areas of your face (just under the sideburns maybe) with the Feather and finish up with your older regular razor. As you get used to it and get a better feel for it you can extend the area shaved with the Feather and in a short time you should have the whole face mastered.