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  1. 05-19-2011, 11:14 AM #1
    dadvest
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    Default First good shave!

    Okay I'm into straight razor shaving for about a month now. Just did my first complete shave without the use of my old cartridge razor. Silky smooth! I heated my water up in my Old Spice Mug and cleaned my face good. Rubbed on some pre shave oil and latherd up. I used my very sharp Wester Bros. razor and was able to make WTG, XTG and ATG using both hands. The only blood was just a few spots at the base of my neck where my razor handling is still not good. I just love it guys! Thanks for everyones help! I can hardly wait to shave again!
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  2. 05-19-2011, 11:30 AM #2
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    Thumbs up Congratulations!

    That first all straight shave is a major accomplishment. Good for you. I am in my fourth month. It will only get better as your technique gradually becomes second nature to you.

    While I now can do all three passes with a straight, I often do my third ATG pass with my Edwin Jagger DE89L just because I also enjoy the 89L so much.

    Congratulations on your progress.

    Happy Shaving!
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  3. 05-19-2011, 11:49 AM #3
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    Well done! It's a really really nice feeling when everything starts to come together. You're off to the races now!
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  4. 05-19-2011, 12:15 PM #4
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    More congrats here too!

    Doesn't all that research, and of course practice, now all seem so worth while! Good on ya
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  6. 05-19-2011, 01:07 PM #5
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    Congrats! That first complete succesful shave is very satifying!
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  8. 05-19-2011, 05:05 PM #6
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    Congrats, I'm not quite there yet!
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  9. 05-19-2011, 05:27 PM #7
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    Congrats! It's a great feeling, isn't it??
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