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  1. 04-17-2011, 08:52 PM #1
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    Today in my SOTD
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    I reached a small milestone.

    Normally I would do 1 WTG, and 1 ATG with the straight and 1 touch up pass with a DE.
    The difference is today was the first full Straight shave. No De Touch up pass.
    I did 1 pass WTH and 2 XTG. Had to touch up my chin a bit.
    I have to say I've had better shaves, but I've also had way worse. My chin is a bit 'Warm' but progress has been made...
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  2. 04-17-2011, 09:17 PM #2
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    Great you will get better just keep it going. gl
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  3. 04-17-2011, 09:23 PM #3
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    Well done Books!

    I am with you there after about four weeks. Today I had my best shave yet. Last night I spent hours studying up on stropping, and then gave my Bengall about 50 good strokes on a beginners strop courtesy of Legion.

    Wow, for the first time ever the Bengall literally slid accross the face really smoothly WTG making lovely popping noises. This was after good preparation. I did touch up under the chin with the DE, but probably did not need to. At this stage I am not doing a XTG or AGT to minimise razor burn.

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  4. 04-17-2011, 10:54 PM #4
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    It will keep getting better and better. There is much to learn. It gets better slowly, but straight shaving is a complex activity.
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  5. 04-18-2011, 06:24 AM #5
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    I'm jealous. I tried XTG a couple days ago, all I can say is.....my poor chin.
    I'm a sucker for a stamped tail. Giggity.
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  6. 04-21-2011, 09:58 PM #6
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    Good stuff!
    You are well on your way to a better shave.
    These small increments will one day make you realize that you are in fact getting the best shaves of your life.
    And you will be getting them in style
    Bjoernar
    Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....

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