If you have a long beard, it's a good idea to Trimmer it before shaving.

Take a shower before you shave. Firstly, it's important that you only Razor on clean skin. Secondly, the hot water softens the beard, ensuring an easier shave. If you don't have time for a hot shower, you can choose to wash your face thoroughly with warm water instead.

Then apply a Preshave. A Preshave softens the stubble and puts a protective film on the skin to prepare it for the Razor Blade. By providing an easier glide over the skin, it reduces the risk of irritation and razor bumps and gives you a closer, more comfortable shave.

Shaving on dry skin is a bad idea if you want a clean and smooth shave. Sliding a blade on dry skin will cause more friction, resulting in damaged skin and increasing the risk of cuts and irritation. If you're in a hurry, you can use ready-to-use canned Shaving Foam. But you should do yourself a favor and make your own Shaving Foam from Shaving Soap or Shaving Cream.

Here's how you do it:

- Soak the Shaving Brush in warm water and then give it a squeeze to release the water.

- Run the brush around in your Shaving Soap or Shaving Cream until you achieve a rich, creamy consistency.

- Apply the now-foaming product to the face in circular motions to lift the stubble from the skin.

There are many ways to hold a Shavette (or Straight razor) and it's a matter of taste which grip works best for each individual.

In hairdressing schools, students are taught a standard grip, which is still the most popular grip today. In this grip, open the razor as wide as possible so that you almost feel like you're turning it inside out. Then place your fingers as shown in the top four images.

There is also another handle that may be easier and more intuitive for you. In this grip, the Straight razor is an extension of your finger, as you can see in the bottom two images.

However, it's important to point out that you can't keep the same grip throughout your shave. You need to change your grip along the way in order to shave your entire face optimally.

Always make sure to use a sharp and clean Razor Blades when shaving.

Start by shaving in the direction of the stubble to minimize irritation and the risk of cuts.

Hold the blade at an angle of approximately 30 degrees to the skin for optimal contact without Razors.

Avoid putting pressure on the Razor - instead, let the sharpness of the blade do the work and run it smoothly and controlled across the skin for a smooth, precise and comfortable result.

When you're done shaving, it's important to rinse your Razor and Shaving Brush clean of Shaving Foam, soap residue and stubble.

Also rinse your face with cold water to close the pores.

Finish with a good aftershave that soothes the skin and provides plenty of moisture and care. Aftershave prevents irritation and minimizes the risk of red bumps, redness, itching and razor bumps. It maintains the skin's moisture balance and has a calming effect.