I don't think I'll ever want to use a straight razor on an every day basis, but I would like to be able to shave well with one and maybe use it as a Sunday-go-to-meeting razor, celebrate the first of the month, or something like that.
So on the advice of some folks here (thanks!) I bought a beginner's kit, including a "sight unseen" razor from Whipped Dog. Larry hooked me up with a shave-ready vintage Bismark razor, leather strop, balsa strop, and some other things for a great price. [Great guy btw].
I've researched technique and watched some Youtube videos. Trying to mimic the grip and techniques I've seen, I've been "shadow-shaving" in the mirror with my new razor, keeping the blade from making contact while mimicking the motions.
My problem is I can't see the blade against my face very well. My when "shaving" my right side with my right hand, my right hand obscures the view out of my right eye. Corresponding problem on the left side. With a DE safety razor, I shave my whole face with my dominant right hand, and I'm comfortable with parts of my left side being obscured from view. But the blocked view while holding the straight razor is more extensive. And [gulp] it's a straight razor. Is that just something you get used to, or am I holding the razor incorrectly?
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Going Straight: I Can't See (Help?
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