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03-05-2011, 02:28 PM #213 years of DE, newb in str8 razor
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Jeff, you are a very brave man!!!
Recording your very first shave, that takes a lot of guts. I was a nervous wreck, just like you!!
One advice i really appreciated i got was this... Shave with confidence, follow thru, just like as you know what you are doing. Don't hesitate..... to much.
I look forward to follow your progress.
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03-05-2011, 03:36 PM #22what Dad calls me
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"So far so good. OUCH! SON OF A....!" That just too funny!
Great videos and a good x pattern on the strop, but as has been said before you are lifting the spine, keep the blade flat and you will be fine.It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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03-05-2011, 03:47 PM #23Senior Member
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Jeff,
Now that i got some razors coming you have me thinking I need to record my first shave!
Thanks!
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03-05-2011, 04:06 PM #24Senior Member
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great video, and yes sorry i was laughing, because i remember when i started my shave would take FOREVER cause i couldnt figure out how to hold the razor, you first did look alot better than mine did though. i would suggest giving your other hand a try. when i started i thought there is no way i could ever use my left hand to shave that is just dangerous. but after i tried and got used to it, it makes doing the left side much easier, keep it up it gets easier and the shaves get smooooth.
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03-05-2011, 04:32 PM #25Senior Member
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Oh that's better... that's way better!
When I get a little... Urrp, excuse me. When I get a little bit better Awesome!
Great video! Takes a lot of guts to film the very first shave. I think you did a heck of a lot better than most.
Seems like you are holding the razor with just the thumb and index finger at some points and not getting a lot of stability.
Take a look at this post about grip. It helped me a lot. Holding it more by the blade then by the tang. Take a look and thanks for the video.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...tml#post712153
http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...tml#post712603
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03-05-2011, 04:48 PM #26Senior Member
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Nice post Shoki. Ill be trying that grip when my Torrey arrives.
Originally Posted by Shoki
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03-05-2011, 09:04 PM #27Senior Member
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Alright, here is the video of Shave #2:
YouTube - Jeff's Straight Razor Shave: #2 - 03/05/11
AFTER THOUGHTS: Overall, this one went WAY better. I really slowed down my stropping before I began, so the razor felt nice. It shaved nice and smooth all down my face.
I need a lot of work on my neck though......not so much on the Adam's Apple area, but on either side of it. I think it has to do with the hairs growing horizontally there so my angle is attacking more XTG rather than WTG.
It also may be an angle issue or a cause of me pressing too hard. I still need to work on that. Applying the alum block afterwards hurt like a MUTHA!
However, as far as a SHAVE, it went really well, and I was surprisingly "not horrible" when using my left (non-dominant) hand to get my left side of the face. I still used my right hand to do my entire neck area though because that seemed to be the most comfortable for me.
Feel free to comment, and I will be posting more videos soon, both of my shaving AND of some tips I am learning on my own that should help others who find themselves in my position!
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03-05-2011, 11:15 PM
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Jeff,
Thanks for the video. I'm getting hooked on these things although I did miss the belch. You need to do one after a Mexican dinner and a beer or two.
I do have one suggestion: I saw a lot of hand movements that concerned or even scared me. The problem with hand movements is that they can cause the angle and the level of the blade to change as you shave, and that can cause nicks and cuts. I've had better luck keeping my hand steady and using my arm to initiate the actual downward shaving motions. Using the arm to do the shave movements will also naturally slow down and smooth out your strokes because they are being made with larger muscles. Using your arm to initiate downward (and eventually upward and sideways motions) will mitigate against any angling using the hand may create. It will also make your non-dominant hand passes safer and steadier.
Good luck, and keep the videos coming!
03-06-2011, 01:47 AM
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Nice video thanks for posting this Jeff. I look forward to seeing the next one.
Making me antsy to get my straights delivered!
03-06-2011, 01:50 AM
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Um.....Yeah, I think I will save the beers for a time when I'm not holding a razor up to my throat!Jeff,
Thanks for the video. I'm getting hooked on these things although I did miss the belch. You need to do one after a Mexican dinner and a beer or two.
Was there any part in particular on that second video which stood out as being shakey? I know that when I first used my non-dominant hand on the second side of my face, it looked a little "shakey", but at least on my FACE, I think I am using my arm in downward strokes. I do think that I am having some trouble on the sides of my neck though.
I also notice that I unconsciously go over parts of my face again without lather. For example, I will shave and then double over on the same spot to get any remaining hairs. While maybe not a big deal, I am sure that this would be better done with a second lathered pass.
I totally thank you for the feedback and for watching, Ace!
