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pilothaz While i wait to use my SE 08-22-2006, 04:56 PM
mparker762 Sounds like the razor. This... 08-22-2006, 08:59 PM
pilothaz Tru.dat :) (I am a software... 08-22-2006, 09:05 PM
xman When you use the straight,... 08-23-2006, 06:36 AM
izlat I think this is the reason... 08-23-2006, 07:20 PM
gglockner I doubt it, but the soap is... 08-24-2006, 02:26 AM
brandonamito back when i used the old mach... 08-24-2006, 03:48 AM
randydance062449 I never go against the grian... 08-24-2006, 03:51 AM
mrcleanhead I agree with Randy. I use a... 08-24-2006, 08:39 AM
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    When you use the straight, you can manage the shaving angle, cutting angle and pressure better to reduce such hiving.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xman
    When you use the straight, you can manage the shaving angle, cutting angle and pressure better to reduce such hiving.

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    I think this is the reason why I have been able to use a straight 2 days in a row without much trouble - something, which was unthinkable for my skin with the multi-blades. What I notice is that with the straight I may have redness in some spots, but when it goes away (in half an hour or so) there is no problem whatsoever. With the multi-blades, when there's redness, I get bumps, burn and my skin (neck esp.) is screwed for several days. And ingrowns are so much fun...

    Shaving 2 days in a row with a multi-blade was a really bad experience for me. This is why I had to use an electric, which felt pretty lame, and I transitioned to a DE. DE was better than multi-blade but even with limited experience the straight gives me better results.

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    I doubt it, but the soap is at least ten years old.
    It has been discontinued and is worth more as a collectable.

    Glen

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    back when i used the old mach 3, I only shaved against the grain. Actually, i still do that with a straight... but anyway, going both ways with a mach 3 might be causing the problem because that's like shaving 6 times. The mustache area seems prone to razor burn more than the rest of the face, for me at least. I guess because you move your upper lip around more than the rest of your face. Just my observation.

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    I never go against the grian on my upper lip with any razor for just that reason. Just go with the grain then cross grain if necessary.

    Works for me,
    Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin

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    I agree with Randy. I use a Fusion Power and I get irritation on my throat regardless of which razor (waiting for my straights too). So to minimize the irritation I shave that area diagonally on the second pass. Or just go with the grain and deal with the imperfect shave (which I have trouble with).

    Hey Randy cool avatar!

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