Legs really ARE easier than the face!

As probably the only female on the forum who shaves her face, I can now report that shaving my legs with a straight was a WHOLE LOT easier than shaving my face! It was a breeze, really, although I'll confess I avoided the sharp corners down by my ankles.

I've now been shaving my face with a straight exclusively for about a week, and I'm pleased to report it's getting better and better. Shaves are closer, and I haven't bled in at least 4-5 days, so things are much better. I think now it's a matter of shaving technique plus stropping technique.

Now that I'm over the hump and I have a better understanding of what stropping does (aligns the edge, right?), I went back and did a high-end hone of 12 strokes on the Norton 8,000 followed by 12 on the 12,000, 12 on the 16,000, stropping with the red paste, then stropping with the rough leather and then finally the soft supple leather I've grown to love (on a paddle.)


This is all with my back-up razor, JoshEarl has my primary one.

Also, legs were done with a Case XX Red Imp, which worked better than a Boker Shaver's Delight.

So now I have my face razor and my legs razor...and of course, the obligatory 20 pounds or so of various shaving soaps, pre-shave oils, aftershave, etc.

I'm happy!

Your really becoming one of the boys aren't you?;):D
Except of course shaving the legs part and being female and all!:w

Congrats! I'd love to agree but you know I'd get ribbed for it.

There was someone here pre crash asking about just that (claimed it was for his daughters) hopefully he'll catch this.

Welcome back - and I'm glad to hear that it's all working out so well for you! I'll have to tell my wife about the legs.....

I've shaved my wife's legs a few times - easy peasy, even the ankles really.

I had just sent you a lengthy PM about your razor before The Crash. Fortunately I saved the text, so I'll resend. :)

Anyway, it went in the mail on Saturday, so you should have it tomorrow or Wednesday.

Josh

Congrats on the progress. I have shaved my wife's armpits for her and she loved it, didn't have to do it again for about three days. I should get her to do her legs with a straight! Keep it up, you sound like you know more about straight razor shaving than I do!:nj

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Originally Posted by JMS

Your really becoming one of the boys aren't you?;):D
Except of course shaving the legs part and being female and all!:w

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Yeah, been that way all my life.
When I was little, and folks would meet me and my sister, sometimes they'd ask if one of us was adopted.

I guess I'm used to it...

Nice! Congrats on getting more comfortable with the whole shaving thing in general! I've been trying to let my girlfriend shave her legs, I gotta tell her about this!

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Originally Posted by YesSheDoes!

So now I have my face razor and my legs razor...and of course, the obligatory 20 pounds or so of various shaving soaps, pre-shave oils, aftershave, etc.
I'm happy!

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Just out of interest, I hope you don't mind me asking: what aftershave do you use? Is there aftershave with perfumes that women like to wear? Or do you have them custom made?

Congratulations on the shaves, and the sharpening.

Good to hear things are getting better,

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Originally Posted by Nickelking

There was someone here pre crash asking about just that (claimed it was for his daughters) hopefully he'll catch this.

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Yup, it was me! With a wife and 3 daughters, I am way out-numbered!

I assumed it was common in years gone by, but curious about now.

Glad to hear I was not way off the mark. I may broach the subject with my oldest (15). I am not sure how much I'd trust her with a str8 seeing how she took a huge slice out of her leg about a year ago (just above the ankle)! She hadn't been trying to shave for long, but she did a real doozie!

Only good part is I will bet she doesn't make that mistake again!

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Just out of interest, I hope you don't mind me asking: what aftershave do you use? Is there aftershave with perfumes that women like to wear? Or do you have them custom made?

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Well, I'll confess I do have a fondness for good old Brut, so I use that. Also Taylor's Eton.

Wanted to thank you for your posts I showed them to the Wife and she is actually considering at least a DE now (myabe I'll get her to try a straight later) for her legs!!!!!! :)

Congrats on your continued success Yes, although I think i'll take your word on the whole legs thing... :rolleyes:

As for being one of the boys... is it a whisky or a beer for ya? :nj

Oh and I can't resist....

*whistles* :w Now strights that do legs can be soft as your face... with mild green fairy liquid.... :roflmao :roflmao

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Originally Posted by sidneykidney

As for being one of the boys... is it a whisky or a beer for ya? :nj

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Most of the time these days, it's a good glass of red wine! I like the big, beefy ones like cab sauvignon, red zin, mouvedre, vintage port in the winter, and a few others. But I also like a good ale--my favorites are porters, stouts, wheat beers and strongish lagers. And I'm a fan of local and non-local microbrews as long as they're not too hoppy (I do wish microbrewers would quit trying to show off how hoppy they can get and get back to making good beer.)

I don't care for whiskey or liquors unless they're in a mixed drink--too strong for me. But I do make a mean margarita, and cook decent Mexican food to go with it!

You're welcome, Six! I'm happy to help.

When I was first starting to shave, I was perusing the local big box store ( *Mart) and I noticed a package of what was shaped like two straight razors, made from plastic. I forget their exact name, but they were meant for use with depilatory creams. I haven't seen them since (out of curiosity, I have occasiaonnly checked for them). I just find it interesting that the one thing imitated with another method to avoid cartridge razors is the very thing you are using to avoid cartridge razors!

Margaritas ... Do you stick to a 'classic' (lime juice, tequila, and a bit of sugar) or flavored? I've been told my (blended) strawberry margarita is better than a mix, but then no one believes it's not. (Tequila, bit of sugar, ice, lime juice, and a few strawberries -- that's it) Bah .. Just found it interesting.

Classic, of course, and I squeeze the limes myself. I use Pyrat rum and make my own simple syrup. Mmmm...