Straight Shaving for Beginners

Hectorsgaf

Hectorsgaf

Well used member
Being VERY new to straight shaving I am happy to share experiences thus far - warts and all. If this has been done then so be it. If not then is this the best place to go with it or start another thread. I am aware of another fairly new member in the same position so maybe it could be a joint venture. Any way , happy to put the work in if it helps others . If not then I shall return to my blood letting!!
 
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D.Chris

Active Member
Rowlers said:
Hopefully this will grow into a valuable resource for noobs to straight shaving. Let me know what you would like added to the list and it will grow!

https://shavelibrary.com/w/Beginner's_guide_to_straight_razor_shaving
https://shavelibrary.com/w/Razor_stropping
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I remember when I started out with the SR, I didn't know much about wet shaving actually coming from Electric Shavers World, anyhow if I would give an advice to anyone is to stick around and observe and learn, it would take time master the wet shaving skills :)
 
Nishy

Nishy

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I find the Kamisori style razors harder to shave with than a conventional straight razor.

Time, patience and a lot of practice is all it takes. I also watched a ton of YouTube videos trying to self learn the pros and cons of other's technique. Totally worth every minute.
 
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R181

Grumpy old man
Kamisori razors are definitely different to shave with than their western folding counterparts. It is like learning to shave with a straight razor all over again only not quite as difficult as you do already have a solid grounding with a similar type of blade. It is fun and interesting.

Honing a Kamisori razor can be different also if the grind is the traditional asymmetrical grind. Just adds another interesting and fun aspect to using a Kamisori.

Bob
 
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R181 said:
Kamisori razors are definitely different to shave with than their western folding counterparts. It is like learning to shave with a straight razor all over again only not quite as difficult as you do already have a solid grounding with a similar type of blade. It is fun and interesting.

Honing a Kamisori razor can be different also if the grind is the traditional asymmetrical grind. Just adds another interesting and fun aspect to using a Kamisori.

Bob
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I ordered my Kamisori to have a western grind.
 
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ralof1

Noob
Another cool guide I used myself when starting out is this one https://www.paramountind.com/best-straight-razors-for-beginners/, it has some good info and models that you can check out. For everyone starting I suggest you to study the blade and your beard, the patterns you should go, how hard to go down. It is very important to take you time and to not try to shave with a straight razor when you have 10 minutes left till work. The rest comes with experience, don't be afraid and experiment.
 
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R181

Grumpy old man
ralof1 said:
Another cool guide I used myself when starting out is this one https://www.paramountind.com/best-straight-razors-for-beginners/, it has some good info and models that you can check out. For everyone starting I suggest you to study the blade and your beard, the patterns you should go, how hard to go down. It is very important to take you time and to not try to shave with a straight razor when you have 10 minutes left till work. The rest comes with experience, don't be afraid and experiment.
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Can't say I am overly impressed with the info on shaving with a straight razor contained in the link. I belong to a shaving site that deals almost exclusively with straight razors and think the info there is much better for the beginner interested in buying and using a straight razor. I am not pushing for anyone to join that site but merely suggesting you have a gander at https://shavelibrary.com/w/Shave_Library for some sound basic info.

Bob
 
LeChuck

LeChuck

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Sometimes I want to give a try to one SR but then prices put me off... Probably all start from average of 150 dollars.

I’ve seen the list of brands to avoid but I think it would be better for beginners to have a list of SR models to start. I think at the beginning price is key as I don’t know if SR will work for me...

Any 2 or 3 recommendations please?

Thanks
 
Rowlers

Rowlers

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LeChuck said:
Sometimes I want to give a try to one SR but then prices put me off... Probably all start from average of 150 dollars.

I’ve seen the list of brands to avoid but I think it would be better for beginners to have a list of SR models to start. I think at the beginning price is key as I don’t know if SR will work for me...

Any 2 or 3 recommendations please?

Thanks
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Buy one from a member on here, shave ready straights often go for £35.
 
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