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  1. 01-13-2011, 05:44 PM #1
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    Default Light Touch Practice

    So since I don't have my SR yet, I was practicing my "light touch" with my Mach 3. I was applying as little pressure as possible and trying to let the razor do the work. Apparently, this light touch does not work with a Mach 3... I messed my face up...

    Is this normal? Do razors like a Mach 3 require a lot pressure that I have gotten used too?
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  2. 01-13-2011, 05:59 PM #2
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    It would probably serve you better to practice skin streaching rather than a light touch with a Mach 3. Skin streaching is one of the most important parts of shaving and it is often overlooked by people just starting out. A Mach 3 and a conventional straight razor are worlds apart when it comes to technique unfortunately there isn't really an intermediate step between the two.
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    a mach3 needs pressure.. you should focus on lathering for now.
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    I'm with detroyt, start skin stretching. It should give you a better shave, and you will start getting used to wrapping one hand around your head.
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  5. 01-13-2011, 11:25 PM #5
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    Yea the razor you used didn't help you any. You could try with a butter knife just to get the idea.
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