Shaving: Hints, advice, questions (for the bois)

[little man]

a good, sharp edge is the key. for me, the coarsest facial hair i have is on my chin. that's a lot of work with a straight razor. the key for a smooth shave, no matter what razor your use, is to work against the 'grain' of the hair growth. it gets pulled up and is cut below skin level, for that baby butt smooth feel. if you can stand a few nicks and cuts, start lightly on your cheeks...you'll get the feel for it soon enough.

dylan...i have used the double edged razors before and left a chunk of my face in the sink. i think they might be more dangerous than straight razors. so much for "safety" razor, eh?

i think the key to technique on any sort of razor is to take your time.

btw...anything with a sheffield blade is usually good stuff.