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06-17-2011, 05:26 AM #1
Why isn't that link a sticky. It should get bumped or something. I would have loved to have seen that when I started out.
Now let me get this straight. I read that and it led me to believe that a hollow ground razor can be laid flat against the face to shave. I was wondering what the native angle is on the edge of a hollow ground, and if it is any different on a wedge. Can you really lay a hollow ground flat and get it to 'reduce' the whiskers?
I snagged that photo in the link and blew it up a little for my old eyes. It was kind of a revelation.
Thanks Oz. How'd you remember that old post. It was from like 2008 or older.
M-- Any day I get out of bed, and the first thing out of my mouth is not a groan, that's going to be a good day --
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06-17-2011, 05:45 AM #2
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Thanked: 18I think that the main problem sounds like just lack of experience. I remember my first few shave i was so afraid of cutting myself that i barely would move the razor with enough umpf to move the razor through the hair. my hands were shaky at first and i was so scared of digging it into my face witch i never did do anyway but i was so hesitant it made it feel like it was tugging were once i got some confidence and moved the razor through the hair it all smoothed right out.
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06-17-2011, 06:11 AM #3
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06-18-2011, 06:02 AM #4
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Thanked: 275Now let me get this straight. I read that and it led me to believe that a hollow ground razor can be laid flat against the face to shave. I was wondering what the native angle is on the edge of a hollow ground, and if it is any different on a wedge. Can you really lay a hollow ground flat and get it to 'reduce' the whiskers?
I never tried shaving with a f blade flat against my face; I have "theoretical reasons" for thinking it won't work. I'll try it, next shave, to find out.
Try putting the blade flat on your face, and lifting the spine _just a bit_ before starting a stroke with very light (or no) pressure. If it shaves, great! If it doesn't, lift just a little bit more, and repeat the exercise.
You'll get it right, eventually.
... Charles
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