Thread: Set Aside Ego

The other day hi_bud_gl had a post that basically challenged the notion that one must go ATG to get a really close shave. Here is the post:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...g-shaving.html

The point was basically: get a properly sharpened razor and use correct technique and you should be able to get a great shave without the need to go ATG. My initial response came right from my ego. How dare he! He doesn't know how my whiskers grow or the very unique challenges I face in the quest for a great shave. He doesn't know that I MUST go ATG to get BBS. Later as I thought about this and gave this much more experienced member credit for acting with positive intent and a sincere desire to help less experienced members I decided to take his advice. Today I shaved only WTG and really, really focused on skin stretching and good technique throughout the shave. I did two complete passes in this manner. Now the results weren't ultimate BBS but they were pretty darn good and my face felt great with none of the rawness that can be the price us newbies pay for BBS. I guess my point is that we will be better served by humbling ourselves and listening to our more experiened peers here and always assuming positive intent on their part. Thanks hi_bud_gl.