Straight Razor and Shavette Guide for Newbies

Thanks, Danny! There will be more info about straight razor/shaving by me and hopefully many others. It really is important to consolidate this knowledge to one thread for easy access to those who want to tread on the Dark Side of the Moon.

 

Well
Thank four all of yours experience an advise. I have little to had. From my personal experience those are the key factores
1- Be alone or close yourself while straight shaving. If anyone bumps into you or even if it just distracts you there can serious cut

2- If razor fall don’t catch it! let it go, let the Razor itself fall and stop. Trying to catch the razor is very dangerous and no worthy

3- you must be able not to be afraid. If you’re afraid don’t do it.

4- you need a steady hand and use both hands

5 - your razor as to be sharp, else don’t shave with it.

6 - ALL MY SERIOUS CUTS were from excess of confidence. If you fill cocky you will probably do mistakes. Go for a SR or other razor

7- if you cut yourself? well that’s life! No blood no glory. Preserve doing it but go back on basic technique.

8- most important: after the first pass, when your skin is already very slick do this: when you ear the singing of the blade repeat that stroke again, and again and again... till you stop earing any or almost any singing from the blade. The reason is that you will experience the most deep bbs and it give your comfort for achieving a so perfect shave area.


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But even so, I’v your tried straight shaving? I would try to master my hand, straight shaving is for everyone a kind o f fight that became a easier but never mastered without effort.


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I love your enthusiasm, Montalvani, but according to doctors there are certain medical conditions that are not conducive to straight shave, namely hemophiliacs, dementia and Parkinson's.

 

Unfortunately, Parkinson’s is an odd affliction! Any neurologist will tell you that the more one concentrates on lessening or mastering a tremor, the more exaggerated it becomes. I’m very content with my DE razors and my new interest in single edge razors. I thank you for the thought.

Enjoy your shaves,

Jeff

 

Thank you Jeff and I’m sorry for my insistence and I’m glad if you really feel happy with DE. I mean I use also DE and SE and sometimes (one time during last year) I miss my electrical and gone for it . It’s just the way I’m. I won’t settle for a neurologist opinion, or anyone else for that matter until I try by myself, but of course I also understand my limits, so that is entirely up to you. When I was young we had a matte that if he had eaten a apple he would refuse to swim for 3hours, and he was bullied by the others for that, and in return in answered something like “my feelings are my one “ I always admired him for it and never joke with him for it.
Kind regards




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Thank you.
Kind regards


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I have a perfect (for me ) single edge razor a Rarorock hawk2. Paired with a Kai mild pink blade it’s a smooth, comfortable easy and close shave I can get without a straight razor. In addition its cheap.



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That is the same razor and blade I use! I’ve gotten 7 great shaves off the same blade!

Enjoy your shaves,

Jeff

 

OK, we need to stay focused and not get off track with this thread. I am guilty for allowing a little leeway, but please make comments that pertain to the title of this thread. I only want experienced straight and shavette shavers to share there knowledge and newbies to ask questions about straight razor and shavette shaving. Any comments or suggestions should be limited to the thread title. Thank you for your consideration.

 

Years ago I had an office mate who used to brag about his proficiency with a shavette. Then one day he arrived at work with a large bandage over one cheek and several stitches. He just wasn't paying attention, he said.

 

Yes, in my original post, bullet point #7 covers it.

 

Got a newbie question.. used my shavette for the first time .. everything went ok. I had some trouble getting the blade to stay straight while placing the bayonet back in. Any one have any tips to on how to load a razor so that the blade doesn’t fidget so much . Type of razor Focus R 21 with the stainless steel insert



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Hi Antz, I have only used a Dovo shavette, but the principle of loading is the same for all shavettes. When you load your razor, the blade has notches that fit onto the guideposts. Just keep pressure on the blade in the direction of the posts so that it doesn't move when you close the locking mechanism. If your shavette uses DE blades that you need to bend in half, makes sure that the two sides that are bent are face down. This will help the blade stay in place. Hope this helps.

 

Having not even known there was a Focus R21 with the SS bayonet, I cannot be of assistance.

When your R21 Evolution shows up, you will see that it securely and simply holds the blade in one place.

I have other 1/2 DE tools that require a special attention to blade loading.

 

Thank you for the info .. I must have flipped the blade around 4 times wondering about that .. I ended up guessing right I guess lol



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Thank you .. I can’t wait for it to come in


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You are welcome! I hope you read all the posts in this thread. I know most of the comments are specifically made for straight razors shaving, but the info also can be applied to shavettes.

 

Yes thank you I have read the comments.. a lot of sound advice. Learning very cautiously with this tool


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The most important thing to remember is to take your time, and use a very light touch. I would just do the cheeks with the grain and finish the shave with your normal razor. When you feel comfortable with the razor, then continue to do your neck with the grain for the 1 pass and finish with your normal razor. Only go for the second pass, when you feel comfortable. Eventually, you will have the ability to shave your whole face with 2 passes and touchups for a nice smooth shave.