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#15 by Becks87 on 07 Apr, 2013 07:34
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thank you buddha,
i will go to the barber on tuesday or Wednesday and see if i like it (which i probably will)
then wait till i get a few days off work and try it!!! the few days off are so the cuts can heal
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#16 by smoothsailing on 07 Apr, 2013 13:40
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Good plan! Tell me how it goes as I am thinking of getting a shavette for my first straight as well
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#17 by Becks87 on 10 Apr, 2013 14:15
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so i went to a barber shop but think he did a bad job because my head wasnt as smooth as when i shave it with my headblade ATX + gilette fusion proglide....
in the meantime i also received the straight razor/shavette i ordered and tried it but didnt get a smooth shave.... (maybe i didnt apply enough pressure but i feel like a kind of cut my self in certain places so i just ended up shaving the usual way.... -
#18 by smoothsailing on 10 Apr, 2013 23:42
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haha don't give up. My first 3 or 4 shaves with my DE razor were uneven and a little irritating. Just concentrate on the grain of your hair and the direction it grows while also making sure not to make too many passes. I know with straights especially you can irritate the skin if you over expose it to the blade. Settle for a less-than-perfect shave for a few days and it will be well worth your patience when you achieve a good shave
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#19 by Bluebriz on 11 Apr, 2013 04:56
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The shavette is going to take some time to get used to, a few weeks at least I'd say (based on daily shaving).
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#20 by Becks87 on 11 Apr, 2013 09:53
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but i dont get a smooth shave with it and i really aggravate my skin.... can i then re shave with the regular razor on it if i dont get a good shave?
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#21 by baldjoeg on 11 Apr, 2013 11:34
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Did the barber give you any tips on how to use the straight razor? If so did he tell you what angle it should be as far as shaving?
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#22 by greatnessinc on 11 Apr, 2013 18:53
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The SR1 is a shavette, the plus to that is you can simply snap a fresh DE in half (before unwrapping it) and have 2 blades for it. I snagged a Dovo straight razor on eBay for $70. I haven't really used it much because I'm more comfortable with my DE.
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#23 by Crowbar on 11 Apr, 2013 20:13
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I would just like to say quietly as a newbie to head shaving, even just reading this, you guys are TOTALLY FREAKING ME OUT!...
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#24 by Bluebriz on 12 Apr, 2013 01:23
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but i dont get a smooth shave with it and i really aggravate my skin.... can i then re shave with the regular razor on it if i dont get a good shave?
I understand. The thing is though, that shaving with a shavette is a skill that has to be practised. It is not easy but that doesn't mean most people can't master it with practice.
As far as finishing the shave with a regular razor goes, only your skin can tell you that, as it depends exactly how irritated the shavette leaves it. Don't push it too far though... -
#25 by Becks87 on 12 Apr, 2013 10:52
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i will wait till next week since i got the whole week off
today i tried to do it just the top of my head and i left a big mark (cut/scratch) at the crown of the head.... so i decided to finish with the headblade ATX....
i use that and the fusion proglide and get a super smooth shave.... do it everyday...
i guess with time (quite a bit of it) i might "master" the straight.... -
#26 by Becks87 on 12 Apr, 2013 11:18
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this is as good as my shave gets with the ATX plus fusion proglide
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/37700163/Photo%20on%204-12-13%20at%201.02%20PM.jpg
i would say its pretty good, wouldn't u guys say so? -
#27 by greatnessinc on 12 Apr, 2013 11:21
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I would just like to say quietly as a newbie to head shaving, even just reading this, you guys are TOTALLY FREAKING ME OUT!...
Don't be freaked out. The first few weeks are an adjustment/learning period. Just get comfortable with what works for you. We all have different hair types, so there's not really a one size fits all approach to shaving. After about a month of head shaving you can start to branch out and experiment with different techniques. -
#28 by Crowbar on 12 Apr, 2013 17:01
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I would just like to say quietly as a newbie to head shaving, even just reading this, you guys are TOTALLY FREAKING ME OUT!...
Don't be freaked out. The first few weeks are an adjustment/learning period. Just get comfortable with what works for you. We all have different hair types, so there's not really a one size fits all approach to shaving. After about a month of head shaving you can start to branch out and experiment with different techniques.
I'm very comfortable and at peace with my ATX, I began with that and all has been going great with ATX right from the start, which has been a really nice surprise. What is freaking me out is reading this post about Straight Razor shaving. I'm happy right now to just snuggle up with ATX and read about it but not at bedtime or we might have nightmares
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#29 by smoothsailing on 14 Apr, 2013 15:25
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I would just like to say quietly as a newbie to head shaving, even just reading this, you guys are TOTALLY FREAKING ME OUT!...
I'm very comfortable and at peace with my ATX, I began with that and all has been going great with ATX right from the start, which has been a really nice surprise. What is freaking me out is reading this post about Straight Razor shaving. I'm happy right now to just snuggle up with ATX and read about it but not at bedtime or we might have nightmares
Then by all means DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO