Thread: Fisrt SE Shave (very long)

Originally Posted by izlat

... Ilija - wow, not 4 cuts but 4 SCARS from a single shave? ...

I'm not sure you could actualy call it a shave, I mean it was Pakistani steel. More like self mutilation in search of a shave. I know what I'm talking about too because I've seen the scars. Ilija is NOT going to be the poster boy for SRP!

X

So, was it sharp enough, or do I need to touch it up?

Originally Posted by xman

Ilija is NOT going to be the poster boy for SRP!

X

We probably need a poll for this honorable title?

we'll definitely need some pictures there, maybe even a pre-defined set of criteria when judging the photos, also a short interview to evaluate character, personality, etc., and razor-related talents (such as shaving with / honing 2 razors simultaneously, or, say, juggling open razors - as many as feasible, the more the better) - man, this can turn into a real contest... eat your heart out Ms. America

Originally Posted by Joe Chandler

So, was it sharp enough, or do I need to touch it up?

Joe, to be honest, I first tried the advanced "shave from a distance" trick (when the razor doesn't *physically* touch the hairs) and the results were less than optimal - as if I hadn't shaved at all. Bummer. Not sure why it didn't work - the blade might not be sharp enough for this?

But when I resorted to the more conventional approach (physical contact between blade and hairs) it was singing... and, at times, stinging

Thanks again for the prompt and outstanding service. I already suggested that the sticky for newbies include advice for the novice to send you several bucks for a practice blade at the time of the original purchase of a shave-ready blade, maybe you can also put some text like this on your website.

Cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by izlat

Joe, to be honest, I first tried the advanced "shave from a distance" trick (when the razor doesn't *physically* touch the hairs) and the results were less than optimal - as if I hadn't shaved at all. Bummer. Not sure why it didn't work - the blade might not be sharp enough for this?

Clearly you've got some pretty hard-bitten whiskers. It might work better if you paint flames and stencil "FEAR ME" on the blade.

lol, now you guys are makin me wanna see the damage you inflicted on yourselves. ive got only a couple lil scars from my first 2 shaves or so..

-micah

Dude, tell me your post was a joke right? I think I should add an axiom to the list, foolhardy shavers should take a photo before shaving so the plastic surgeon can have a reference to put their face back together after that first shave.

Just take it slow and go one step at a time. We don't give out any medals here for most scars or largest bloodloss during a shave. Only Rich gets one for shaving naked!

...gross...