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  1. 08-10-2007, 06:43 PM #1
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    Default No need for the safety today

    When I woke up today I was determined to shave with my straight razor without any help with my gillette safety.
    I knew I could do it: the straight is a new TI that had been recently honed by Lynn. I had been reading and rereading the threads on shaving. I stropped about ~ 60 times. And I followed all the instructions I've been reading these last two months, first going WTG.
    This time I was determined to ATG over all the spots, including the corners of my mouth, as well as my neck and chin.
    I must admit I was pretty scared, having read some threads on inch-long lacerations and minor hemorrhaging from some of the more senior shavers.
    It took me a little longer than usual, but the end result was an evenly smooth shave. I realize that going ATG is what I need to tackle my tough spots. I did notice some bumps and burns on the neck and chin, similar to the ones on the other parts of my face when I started 2 months ago.
    I don't know if I will have similar success on my next shave, but I am more confident about going ATG.
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  2. 08-10-2007, 06:58 PM #2
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    Way to go Diego. Keep at it!

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  3. 08-10-2007, 07:02 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by jnich67 View Post
    Way to go Diego. Keep at it!

    Jordan
    Indeed. Your attention to detail will pay off!
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  4. 08-10-2007, 08:01 PM #4
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    Nice job man. Keep it up!
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  5. 08-10-2007, 09:51 PM #5
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    Congrats! Today, I too did my first without any Fusion backup. Probably not as good as yours and I did get my first nick but I did everything WG, most of it XG and about 50% AG. Pretty good overall but not as smooth as I'd been doing by finishing up with the Fusion. Still, it was passable and I left it be until tomorrow.

    Tough mix there of enough confidence with caution!

    Keep at it. We newbies will get there one day.

    Ken
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  6. 08-11-2007, 05:41 AM #6
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    Sounds like you're doing great! Just keep at it and it can only get better- congrats!
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