Originally Posted by
jaegerhund
Sometimes Steve, I like to strop again before the ATG pass --makes it seem official and I believe it helps.. I'm thinking light short strokes are the best way to go as well. Since I started using distilled water, I've been able to get some real nice lather --almost like latex paint (better than it sounds) . The other day my shave was unbelievably close --couldn't believe it --with no irritation --the kind of shave that might last a couple of days. Have you figured out the right angle for you --is it about 30 deg. or what? --it seems that the guys in the Turkish and Tunisian shaves are using a very shallow angle.
Justin