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06-06-2007, 03:58 AM #1Libertarian Freak
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Noob gets 3 Passes without Dying!
Tried out my new straight from Josh Earl this AM and made three (cautious) passes on my first run out of the gates - WTG XTG and ATG. Only one nick on the chin. Did a final cleanup with my Gem G-Bar and all was well. I do think I probably dulled the edge a bit trying a few passes on the strop. Overall, for a first straight experience, it was great!
Thanks Josh!Last edited by Dewey; 06-06-2007 at 03:59 AM. Reason: typo
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06-06-2007, 04:36 AM #2Senior Member
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Absolutely! 3 passes and just 1 nick, no cuts or irritation is great!
Cheers
Ivo
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06-06-2007, 05:40 AM #3Close and Comfortable
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DEwey,
You're putting a lot of pressure on us newbs with three passes right off the bat.
Going to have to try it tomorrow...well at least think about it.
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06-06-2007, 10:13 AM #4Senior Member
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I did three passes when I started too. Cant say I didnt have any cuts and irritation though. Congrats on your first shave.
David
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06-06-2007, 01:06 PM #5Libertarian Freak
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Hey Jeff, No Pressure! It was not perfect, by far - thus the clean up with the SE. But for a first try, I was happy. Keep us posted on your progress!
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06-06-2007, 01:27 PM #6Razorsmith
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DEwey,
Glad to hear things went well.
If you do accidentally dull the razor, just drop me a PM and we'll work something out. 
Josh
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06-06-2007, 05:28 PM #7Member
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dewey-
congrats! i will have to stop being such a whimp and make the leap do at least a double pass. thanks for the encouraging results perhaps i dont have as much to fear
. tonight i will have extra time to really spend working on it.
keep us posted on your subsequent shaves.
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ryan
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06-06-2007, 05:40 PM #8Close and Comfortable
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DEwey,
Well, you inspired me so I went for the 3 pass shave this morning. The WTG, and XTG passes went well - a small nick on my chin but not too bad. The ATG wasn't as good as the razor stuck and pulled on my upper neck/chin area and on my cheeks. Didn't cut myself but landed some decent burn on my chin & cheeks to show for the effort. Cleaned up a bit with my Merkur Progress, but still missed a few spots.
Let's keep trying.
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06-07-2007, 04:53 AM #9Libertarian Freak
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Thanks Josh. As you know, these words may come back to haunt you!
Jeff and Ryan - My 2nd attempt went pretty well but I skidded a bit on the ole chin and could feel a bit o'heat myself. Not too bad, though. Hope you guys are no worse for wear. See you in the forums!
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