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Thread: Took the leap
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11-30-2011, 12:59 AM #11
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- Mar 2010
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- Boise, Idaho
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Thanked: 57Stretch your skin tight and you won't get cut... go slow and carefull, use both hands. After a month or so, you'll be loving it!
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12-04-2011, 06:45 PM #12
Well, today was a success. I must be doing something wrong. Shaved entire face, with exception of mustache. Just one small cut on chin. I do need a better balm though. All I have is an old bottle of Polo balm, not bad. I like the razor I got from whipped dig, but I think I would like a wider blade eventually.
I can see this becoming a habit.
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12-06-2011, 03:53 AM #13
Sounds like you are off to a good start It took me weeks before I could get even close to an acceptable shave (Usually I'd shave 3 passes with the SR then have to re-shave 1 pass with the DE just to look good enough to go to work)
I too got the whipped dog special to get started with, it's a great deal! Now I seem to have gotten a mild case of SRAD LOL
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12-06-2011, 06:14 AM #14
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- Dec 2011
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- St. Louis, MO
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Thanked: 1new as well
I just got into straight razor shaving as well, have to agree with you on the Whipped Dog compliments. I did not do the sight unseen kit, but sent Larry a razor I found on eBay after doing some research. Very reasonable price for honing (only $13 with return shipping included) and from my completely inexpert perspective the edge seems great. Just completed my third shave with the razor (a vintage from Shumate Razor) and I am starting to get the hang of it a little bit. Best of luck to you as well!