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    I'm new to straight razors, but I've been wetshaving for about two months. I have some of the mainstream stuff, but I really enjoy Taylor's and some other stuff, so I'm hoping to find a local shop where I can sample these creams.

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    John,

    Welcome to the forum. My guess is that learning
    to shave with a straight will come way easier than
    you think.

    I wish you luck......


    Terry

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    Thanks Terry. I hope so. I plan to switch almost exclusively to the straight for a couple of months while I learn. I figure that it will give me enough skill with blade angle to improve my DE shaves so that when I finally start DE shaving again I won't have lost any technique (and hopefully gained some).

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    John,

    My plans in the beginning were to shave with
    a straight on the weekends and my DE through
    the week. I began shaving with a straight at the
    end of Janurary and I have used my DE 4 times.

    If you shave in the mornings it may help to
    strop the night before, I always have. It may
    also help when you first start stropping to
    strop 10 or so times then lay the razor down
    a minute or two, instead of trying to do it all
    at once.

    Not that this is the best way, it's just worked for
    me.


    Terry

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    Quote Originally Posted by wvbias
    My plans in the beginning were to shave with
    a straight on the weekends and my DE through
    the week. I began shaving with a straight at the
    end of Janurary and I have used my DE 4 times.
    Heh, that's how it happened with me too, except for a brief excursion into Feather-land. I knew it was bad when, after beating my face with the feather and being forced to retreat to something less abusive, I went back to the straights instead of the DE.

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    MParker,

    It's funny, I had shaved with a DE using Merkur blades
    for 5 or 6 months before jumping over to the straight.
    I swear I have cut myself far fewer times with a straight.
    I haven't had to use a styptic pencil once.

    I guess I'm just more careful. And having a lot more fun.



    Terry

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    I've never had a problem with the DE or straights. Never did master the feather, though. Finally remembered that there were no merit badges for shaving, and gave it up.

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    MParker,

    The main problem I had with the DE was a small bump
    on the jaw line at the end of my chin. Other than that
    no problem at all.

    Never tried the Feather, doubt that I will. But never say
    never. Who knows what I amy do down the road.


    Terry

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    I'm reserving judgment for how much I'll use a SE in my regular shaving once I get a handle on it. Until then, I'll use it every day. I'll at least plan to use my DE for travel, etc. as I can see the disadvantages to adding to my already largeish travel shaving kit.

    I'll keep you guys posted as I get equipment on how my shaves are coming along.

    Cheers

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