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    Default Managed to do a complete first pass.

    I've had my straight for about a week now. I followed Lynn's guide for beginners and today was able to complete a WTG pass. It isn't a close shave yet, not by any stretch. But it's amazing how much more comfortable I am with the razor's balance and handling.

    I still have the lather drying up a bit, owing to my tortoise-like pace. I have to rework the lather as I move from one quadrant to another but so far, no nicks, cuts or redness.

    I must say this adventure is far more exciting than my initiation into DEs a few years back. I can't wait to see what a year's worth of learning will bring.
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    It should bring more confidence, speed, and technique....as long as you don't bleed out first.

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    😁 minimizing blood loss is a major part of the plan.
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    Welcome KarloT to SRP: It sounds as if your off to a great start. Regarding your shaving lather. A wetter consistency works better for S.R. shaving. I used a much thicker lather for my DE shaving. Good Luck

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    feltspanky,

    A wetter consistency is something I'm still trying to dial in. I also prefer a thicker yogurt-like texture when using a DE but that doesn't seem to work well with a straight edge.

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    Good job KarloT, speed will come with experience, for note just continue to work on technique. Don't worry about having to relather before finishing a pass, that too will come with experience. Just continue to take it easy and pay attention and enjoy the ride.

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    That is great to here of progression! Just take your time and enjoy every part of your journey!!
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    That is a major part of all of our plans!! lol!
    Once your speed picks up the drying lather problem should cure itself, try lathering 1/2 of your face at a time to minimize that issue at first



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    �� minimizing blood loss is a major part of the plan.

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    Congrats on the success! You sound like you're in good shape following Lynn's video. I wish I had seen it before I started, instead of my finding it much later! I used a Shavette for about 8 months and have been using a true straight for about 1 week now, and in some ways it was like learning all over again, so I still feel what you're going through. I've learned the advice of so many here is very true, take your time and speed will come as you get better. Enjoy!!!

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    ks4el,

    Thanks! Until several weeks ago, I was actually considering a Feather Artist Club more than a straight. Didn't feel like dealing with stropping and honing.

    I then gave Lynn's YouTube videos a serious look and started searching for more material. In the end, I figured the learning curve might be steeper initially but the straight's payoff would be far better than a shavette's.

    The blade hasn't tugged yet, so at the very least I know I haven't rolled the edge through bad stropping technique.
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