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  1. 01-09-2011, 12:17 PM #1
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    After slowly getting into it using the tips from "First straight razor shave" (starting off with just the sideburns etc) I have finally started doing complete shaves and addicted.

    I have done two now, with only minor cuts in difficult areas like the chin (stryptic pencil used).

    I am still cautious about multiple passes; one WTG pass takes care of most of the hair, and then I use a SE razor (vintage everready, $5 from ebay) to take care of straggling hairs.

    I am a one hand shaver (works best for me), I found a few videos on youtube about one handed straight razor shaves that helped with angles. Apparently they are posted by a member here and are on this site, but I haven;t tracked them down yet.

    I'm now addicted though, and on the search for more razors to add to my collection.

    Thanks so much to SRP for starting me off right.
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  2. 01-09-2011, 01:02 PM #2
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    Congratulations!
    Thanks for posting your success story.
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    Such a sad story. The additiction you face is recoverable. Just buy lots o' razors and creams.
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  4. 01-09-2011, 01:22 PM #4
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    Welcome man.
    the right place to ask questions here.
    Regarding collection of straight razors avoid Ebay. Take an occasional look at the classifieds, you'll find interesting razors.
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  5. 01-09-2011, 06:05 PM #5
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    Congrats on your first straight shaves, and welcome to SRP!

    Sounds like you've done your homework, and are wisely taking things slow. I can't wait to hear about your first perfect shaves!
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    Congrats on your first shaves and welcome to SRP. Sounds like youre well on your way
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  7. 01-09-2011, 06:39 PM #7
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    Congratulations and welcome!

    +1 to Kalerolf's advice--our Classifieds are a good place to shop.

    Best wishes and happy shaving
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    Congrats and welcome, as a newbie myself, I can say we have some great shaves ahead of us! One handed shaving sounds scary! Its funny how you feel totally comfortable with one hand and I can't wrap my head around it... I am not implying right or wrong, just think its neat how everyone has there own styles, so to speak.
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  9. 01-10-2011, 12:04 AM #9
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    It's been pointed out before that one-handed shaving doesn't sound nearly as scary as two-handed shaving!
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    Congratulations on the successful shave and welcome to the madness
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