How To Shave With A Straight Razor? Shaving 101

[@chrisryan8863]

honestly that just gave me the confidence to use my straight for the first time. it has been shave ready but I haven't used it yet. now I will. thanks!

[@Tagbadger3]

Can attest to shavettes being unforgiving. Its the corners of the blade that stick out (which a straight razor does not have) that can really bite you if you apply pressure in the wrong way! I'll just have to practice more.

[@raycisneros6168]

As someone who is considering starting straight shaving, I found this really informative!

[@WestCoastShavingChinoHills]

We are so glad to hear that!

[@edwardhugus2772]

I just ordered a shavette from WCS, I own 6 DE razors, but have always been afraid to try bare naked straight razors! Can't wait to try this out after watching several vids. I went with a shavette because I'm not sure if I want to get into buying honing and stropping gear if I don't like straight razor shaving.

[@thortheviking]

I’m loving this series. Great video.

[@danaemans566]

Been de shaving for about a year now & was thinking of jumping into the straight razor realm,always seemed a little daunting but your videos have simplified it for me &answered alot of questions , keep up the good videos

[@WestCoastShavingChinoHills]

Awesome. If you decide to get something from us. Use promo code NEWCUSTOMER at check out for 10% off your first order. If you have any questions, give us a call and we would be more than happy to help!

[@jamesduval9204]

This is very helpful. I just picked up a shavette from the store and used it for the first time this morning. The video will help me be less awkward. I love how Jared jumped right in using the straight. That is inspiring.

[@meltoncul]

I thought that was good for the first time.. It took me a while to learn to follow the contour of my face between the side and neck area; that just took practice.. The second pass against the grain is when I got a really close shave, closer than I've ever gotten with a safety razor or cartridge.. Straight shaving is an experience which is hard to understand until it is actually done. I feel very relaxed and satisfied after a nice straight shave. Good show, guys.

[@barryesau1653]

I use a Feather SS (kamisori grip) to shave my neck and line up my cheeks (I wear a beard), but this has inspired me to start saving my pennies to buy a real kamisori. Thanks!

[@WestCoastShavingChinoHills]

Kamisoris are really under appreciated. Not that much different than a straight. The different grind isn’t difficult to learn how to get down.

[@adamkilroe9840]

Fully agree with you about the straight razors with the replaceable blades, they are really harsh. I also find them far too light. Have any of you tried the Japanese style fixed blade straight razors? I made myself one a few years back with carbon steel, but it got rusty after a few minutes of being damp, so by the end of a shave it was already showing rust spots. Wrong steel. I find a short but quite heavy flat grind blade the nicest though they can be a pain to keep sharp. Must get some nice 52100 steel and make another rather than using W2 again.

[@nicetna2010]

I agree completely with the safety razor experience before moving to a straight razor or shavette. A light touch is imperative to develope, or else consequences.

[@torrayeplanet8228]

Man i cant do that without looking in the mirror . And really afraid too. Just looking in the mirror i at least cut myself ounce.

[@Ebolson1019]

Recently I switched from a safety razor to a straight razor and was slightly disappointed by the results. While I enjoy the almost meditative process of using a straight razor I found that the shave was not nearly as clean as what I get with a safety razor. I imagine part of this is due do the fact that I make a second pass going against the grain. However even when I tested just doing a single pass with each I still found that the safety razor gave a closer shave. While the remaining hair isn’t visible unless you’re looking for it when I run my hand over the area against the grain it feels like sandpaper. Any tips or advice to get a better quality shave with a straight razor?

[@WestCoastShavingChinoHills]

hey there. We have found that one you have about 30+ shaves, your technique begins to significantly improve. Also, watch other Straight razor shavers on youtube (look up matt on our daily shave playlist).

[@LutherAmosHouse]

I wish they'd get better audio or use a smaller areas for these vids, 💩 audio with an echo

[@brianeastman3547]

If you have a thick 5:00 shadow

[@benher6934]

People just like to lather. It sure isn't necessary to lather so damn long.

[@nickfanzo]

It's not. You're right

[@ancledoidoi1102]

Exactly what I was thinking lol

[@areguapiri]

In so many videos, the guys go annoyingly crazy with the lathering.