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Thread: Hi Everyone!
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08-02-2011, 01:12 AM #21
Rossco,
I just started about three weeks ago. The best advice I could give you is stay focused on the shave. If you are going to be disturbed don't even start.
Russ
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08-02-2011, 09:53 AM #22
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08-02-2011, 09:54 AM #23
Thanks for the tip guys.
I'll try and avoid shaving with the toddler at my feet
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08-02-2011, 07:49 PM #24
Shave #2.
This time with contact lenses! Much better. Managed to shave dominant (right hand) cheek and side-burn area both WTG and XTG with a decent result - not bad at all!
The left hand remains something of a work in progress though - I think I need to watch a few more videos.
I can manage the WTG fairly well with my non dominant hand, although struggled when needing to be accurate (bottom of side-burn for a straight edge for example).
Also really struggled on this side with XTG. I'm pretty sure this will come with practice though!
I also managed my first cut - and I wasn't even shaving!! I was about to attempt some XTG with my non dominant hand when I managed to knock said hand with my other hand when going to stretch the skin. Stabbed myself in the chin - nothing major and the alum block soon sorted it out once I had finished
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08-07-2011, 07:50 PM #25
Hi, I too have just purchased from The Invisible Edge. After much deliberation, thread watching, Youtube viewing and increasing disatisfaction with razorburn I have decided to give Straight Edge Shaving a try.
Like you, I got the starter set but opted for the standard IE razor thinking that if I get on well then I can build a collection from there. My order was placed earlier today & I eagerly await delivery during the week. I say eagerly but I'm not gonna lie, I am REALLY nervous about my first shave. No matter how much reading & watching from experienced SE shavers it seems that there is nothing like experience & let's face it - nobody wants to cut themselves. Is this nervousness & trepidation normal?
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08-07-2011, 08:14 PM #26
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Thanked: 19Great setup, RazorRossco, that's a fine looking razor. @DeeTee yes, I was sweating profusely during my first shave with a SR lol.
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08-07-2011, 09:04 PM #27
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08-07-2011, 09:22 PM #28
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Thanked: 0Hi, I'm in pretty much the same boat as you.
I felt the need to comment on this thread because I too purchased the traditional set from Steve at the invisible edge and had it delivered at the exact same time as you. (highly recommended) Although I went with "the invisible edge" Dovo razor included. He must have shipped them off together!
I have 4 shaves under my belt and honestly, I have gotten to love this style of shaving. I won't say too much on your thread as I was planning on giving my own feedback separately. But I can comment on the soap. I found I had difficulty making lather with it at the beginning and was (and still might) email Steve for suggestions as it's his soap of choice. But I found I wasn't adding enough water to the lather and when I finally did, it exploded! I also picked up some cheap shaving oil and tried a squirt or two with it and it has really helped smooth things out.
I look forward to speaking to you some more and will try and give a more detailed response when I'm not on my phone!
Chris