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02-07-2008, 12:12 PM #1
Hello. YAFSP.
Hello guys,
Yet Another First Shave Post.
I've acquired a couple of old razors (not beaters) and some hones. I've set the bevel on them with a DMT 1200 and then finished them on a Spyderco ultrafine. I've gotten one of the razors to pass the HHT in a small area near the heel but can't achieve it along the whole blade.
Anyway, I decided to do a trial shave tonight and am excited but a little disappointed. I tried the first razor (both are 6/8 and full hollow) and found it a little raspy though I was using a fairly shallow angle trying to be very conservative.
I shaved mainly my right cheek and neck. I did 4 passes and even after this I had not really achieved very much probably having halved the stubble. Maybe like one pass of a DE.
I know my technique probably has alot to do with it, but I also suspect my blade may not be truly shave ready though it pops hairs off my arm with ease. I didn't really prep my beard apart from lather it up really well for 2 minutes or so. I know I should just get a shave ready razor to see what it is really all about.
The second razor was much better and felt much smoother but that could be because I was hitting less stubble with it. I have a tiny amount of razorburn on my cheek and the result doesn't look too bad, but it's far from great.
Is it my razor or my technique? Opinions?
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02-07-2008, 12:36 PM #2
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Thanked: 22Welcome to SRP.
Its probably your technique, it will take a week or so to really get the hang of things, so stick with the cheeks for now.
Get a shave ready razor and if you haven't already, be sure to get a copy of Lynn's DVD.
Others will be along soon.
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02-07-2008, 01:27 PM #3
Welcome aboard. I think you might need a stone between the DMT 1200 and the Spyderco UF. I have both and they are good hones in their own right. The DMT sets bevels really fast and I use it every time to begin the process of getting a razor shave ready. I use a Norton 4000/8000 for in between to get the razor ready for the Spyderco. The Spyderco is used for the final polish just before the plain leather stropping. Honing a razor has a longer learning curve and more difficult than shaving. Keep going and things will eventually fall into place.
bjDon't go to the light. bj