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Just had another great FULL FACE shave, this time with my R. Aust 5/8, DR Harris cream and hot towels. Got all the angles right, no nicks, no cuts, and a great feel. Several scything passes.
That's 2 in 2 days with different straights...yesterday was my Dovo. After 5 months, I think I have a breakthrough.
Followed the shave with a little splash of witch hazel, then The Shave Den's vanilla bourbon after shave. Happy, happy, happy!
In the words of Hannibal Smith... "I love it when a plan comes together"
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Originally Posted by Haroldg48
Congratulations! Maybe there's hope for me yet. Have been at it off and on for about 6 or 8 months and still manage to nick myself pretty good.
You said you did severe scything passes -- were these all with the grain?
:tu NICE :tu
Sounds like you've had the " so that how" moment
Congrats. keep up the good work
Hey Haroldg48
Keep it up, Congrats. Shave on it only gets sweeter.
Luis
Congrat's and keep it up!
I'm sure in a few weeks from now you'll look back and say, "Those October shaves were great...but only so-so to the one I just had!"
You'll still find room for improvement as the weeks go by...
Nice! It comes when it comes. And don't forget two shaves in four or five days. Taller timber seems to make for still easier, cleaner shaves.
GJDM.
When I first started using a real straight, I had a few issues because I thought that machine honed meant shave-ready.
After getting it honed, I still remember feeling the razor glide down my face, and hearing the sound of a full hollow blade cut through hairs for the first time.
How many times have you cut yourself with it?
I haven't started, yet, but it's great to hear a success story!
But it's a bit daunting to read how long the learning curve can be. But little worth having comes easy!
Persistence paid off! Good for you!
Well done sir
Congrats Sir.
I've been at this thing for over 2 months now and it just keeps getting better.
Enjoy each and every move forward be they small step or giant leap
Most of them were diagonally, across the grain, except on the lower portions of my neck, where I dare go mostly with the grain.Quote:
Originally Posted by 400E
By the way, I did it again today, this time with the Dovo! I like the feeling of treating myself special when I have some time!!