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razormonkey can't be sharp enough right? 09-30-2009, 11:36 AM
mosley59 There's a few things that... 09-30-2009, 11:47 AM
keenedge Usually when you send a blade... 09-30-2009, 11:51 AM
DPflaumer Other that beard prep and the... 09-30-2009, 11:55 AM
razormonkey thanks for the quick replies... 09-30-2009, 12:51 PM
BHChieftain To check if the blade is... 09-30-2009, 01:00 PM
Pabster The blade doesn't sound like... 09-30-2009, 01:16 PM
Slartibartfast Why don't you contact the... 09-30-2009, 01:31 PM
razormonkey thanks guys! i certainly... 09-30-2009, 02:14 PM
hi_bud_gl arm hair is different will... 09-30-2009, 02:17 PM
razormonkey but surely if it won't cut my... 09-30-2009, 02:33 PM
Slartibartfast its actually easier to pass... 09-30-2009, 02:43 PM
JimmyHAD Try cutting the arm hair with... 09-30-2009, 02:44 PM
razormonkey hmm, well it doesn't cut arm... 09-30-2009, 02:54 PM
JimmyHAD The impression I have from... 09-30-2009, 03:33 PM
LarryAndro We often tell straight users... 09-30-2009, 04:55 PM
razormonkey hi guys! couldn't resist... 09-30-2009, 05:45 PM
keenedge Sounds like you might be on... 09-30-2009, 05:51 PM
LarryAndro Light pressure when... 09-30-2009, 06:29 PM
JimmyHAD The manual in the link above,... 09-30-2009, 06:43 PM
razormonkey so much great advice! ... 09-30-2009, 07:25 PM
lesshairy +1 for the barber's manual. ... 10-01-2009, 12:01 AM
razormonkey just had another attempt! ... 10-01-2009, 09:08 AM
BeBerlin No, you cannot overstrop. You... 10-01-2009, 09:52 AM
razormonkey it was professionally honed... 10-01-2009, 04:11 PM
Slartibartfast Dont worry about HHT. HHT is... 10-01-2009, 04:32 PM
charlie762 The good thing is at least... 10-01-2009, 04:48 PM
honedright Gotta disagree with this one.... 10-02-2009, 04:08 AM
BeBerlin All sound advice. Just a few... 09-30-2009, 05:51 PM
DPflaumer Hmm... it sounds like you are... 09-30-2009, 01:11 PM
keenedge Based on what you've just... 09-30-2009, 01:26 PM
oftenfacetious good advice here. i notice an... 09-30-2009, 01:34 PM
hi_bud_gl all above i said because you... 09-30-2009, 01:38 PM
  1. 09-30-2009, 05:51 PM #29
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    All sound advice. Just a few random thoughts:

    • More often than not, when a beginner thinks the blade is at fault, it isn't.

    • The HHT can work, but only if you know what exactly you're looking for, and even then, there are known limitations.

    • When a beginner thinks he's not applying any pressure, it's usually too much. Likewise, when pressure is needed, it is usually either too little or too much.

    Shaving with a straight razor is a learnt skill. I think I could get a passable shave out of a razor that is sub par, because I know the techique, got the angles and skin stretching right, and use the best shaving paraphernalia in the market (for me, only).

    What I would recommend is to send the razor off to a pro again (can be back in three days within Europe), just to be on the safe side. Use the time in between to read the beginner's guide (see my sig), paying as much attention as possible to the articles on preparation and stropping. We've spent a lot of time ammassing that kind of knowledge from the forums, and condensing it into a few articles that should by now really cover all the basics.

    Good luck, and keep us updated on your progress.

    Regards,
    Robin
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