Shaving is certainly a tricky task and without the right gadget it can be dangerous even.
Imagine, you using a dull blade for shaving, (which requires extra force to achieve the desired result); well, that's a mishap waiting to occur! Now, you can bank on the disposable razors which comes with the promise of comfort and convenience, all wrapped up in a small plastic package! But honestly, where's the fun part in that? Shaving itself is such a masculine task and can be even more interesting if you use something bolder, something which you can use efficiently and something which can give you the ultimate feeling of "living on the razor's edge!" Well, you need the straight razor to have that incredible shaving experience.
First, let's understand what exactly the straight razor shaving is all about.
Also reckoned as the open razor or the cut-throat razor, this razor typically flaunts a blade which can be aesthetically folded into the handle and the usage require more skill, more practice, more finesse, compared to the electric ones or the plastic safety razors, which are commonly available.
The fact is, nothing can give that incredible shaving experience and the closer shaving result, like the straight razors.
So, now that you have almost decided to try the straight razor, you should know the basics of how to use it properly and safely.
Well, on your first few tries it's common that you might come up with uneven shaving or even can get a few nicks in the shaving process! But once, you know the shaving technique and the correct usage of this razor, you can RELAX and enjoy living dangerously on your razor's edge.
For this, you have to zero down on a high quality straight razor.
Remember, you have to put this against your unprotected face, so examine the razor accurately prior purchasing.
Ensure that the blades are in great condition and also check if the scales which hold the blade are secured enough.
After all, you will not like a razor which will suddenly snap open! The rule of the shaving game with the straight razor is to keep the blade sharp.
Yes, this is indeed important to ensure that even the toughest hair grain can be shaved off without going through the same area time and time again.
Hone your straight razor regularly to keep the blades sharp.
Leather is accepted as one of the best materials for this, so try and run the edge of the razor vertically against a leather strop before shaving.
Also try to keep your favorite shaving cream or lotion handy, prior you start with the shaving process.
Apply adequate amount of shaving cream before shaving.
Well, you can also use the shaving brush to coax the facial hair.
Now is the time for the most exciting process! If you are using the straight razor for the first time then take a few deep breaths, relax and enjoy the shaving experience.
With your first three fingers hold the metal part and place your thumb underneath to hold the razor steadily.
Let your pinkie and the ring finger rest on the tang.
With the other hand stretch the skin of the area you want to shave to have the closest shave! Now look yourself into the mirror.
Shaving with the straight razor was not too hard, right, or was it?