Straight razor shaving is an economical choice compared to using disposable razor blades. Straight razors can last a lifetime with proper care. The durability of straight razors make them an environmentally friendly choice because of the lack of waste, according to ShaveMyFace.com. Caring for straight razors entails daily stropping to straighten and re-align the edge of the razor. Stropping involves rubbing the blade against a strip of leather. Straight razors also require periodic honing to sharpen the fine edge. In addition to technique, the key to shaving with a straight razor is proper facial preparations.
Step 1
Wait at least 20 minutes after waking up in the morning to shave. Your skin tends to be swollen in the morning and needs time for swelling to go down, according to Hudson's FTM Resource Guide.
Step 2
Wash your face with warm water using a men's cleansing scrub or facial soap. Washing your face removes dead skin, dirt and oil. Further, it also releases ingrown hairs. Hudson's FTM Resource guide cautions you not to use ordinary soap as this will dry out your skin.
Step 3
Wet your face with a wet towel or take a quick shower right before shaving. Use warm water. Hudson's FTM Resource Guide notes that using water that is too hot dries out the skin. The goal is to soften facial hairs to make it easier to shave.
Step 4
Apply shaving cream or shaving soap.
Things You'll Need
- Men's facial soap or cleanser
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