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10-01-2010, 09:45 AM #11Senior Member
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i've often questioned myself.. but i am comfortable with long smooth strokes.. and it seems as if i'm a bit quicker with my shaves than others on the board describe.. i'm by no means reckless.. but i position my blade where i want to start and without hesitation i glide it down the path i've decided on.. then quickly repeat the same thing on my next area to be shaved.. i've equated it to mowing grass or vacuuming a carpet..
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10-01-2010, 11:03 AM #12..mama I know we broke the rules...
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I love to think about each stroke. It's ten-20 minutes of my day where everything slows down, and I have the bathroom all to myself....it's so quiet in there.
Short, methodical strokes. Lots of stretching, and thinking about where I'm going to place the blade next.
The second pass is with slightly longer strokes.
Enjoy it!
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10-01-2010, 11:44 AM #13Senior Member
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Like the best delivery of good news....short and sweet.
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10-03-2010, 11:52 PM #14Senior Member
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The question is small quick stokes, small slow strokes or long slow strokes ?
Well, this guy`s answer is LONG FAST strokes
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10-04-2010, 12:02 AM
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Speed kills! Besides, what's the rush? This is YOUR time to relax, shave and enjoy it. Pamper yourself, take your time even if it means getting up a few minutes earlier.
I turn on the radio, work up a good shave lather, brush it on and massage the beard, strop the razor while the beard softens, and then mow it down slowly.
Sublime.
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10-04-2010, 12:10 AM
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That`s the way to do it.Originally Posted by harpman
10-04-2010, 12:41 AM
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I find that there is a minimum speed required. This is where the 'smooth' strokes described come in. If you go very slow, the razor will sink into your skin. ("He who hesitates is cut.") Beyond that, there is no advantage to speed.
The most important things are a sharp razor, lubricating lather and a light and careful touch.
