Still working on ATG, but pretty decent
Howdy,
This is probably the first shave where I only used a straight razor, usually I finish up with a DE. I'm using a Torrey Co. Our 136 razor with AOS Preshave Oil, and Cream with a Van Der Hagen boar brush, followed With their After-shave Balm. In an earlier post I mentioned tugging, before I shaved I stroped about 10 laps on the side of my strop with chromium oxide from ruprazor.com, then about 30 laps on the other side. This shave have much better results than previous shave. this shave was more comfortable. A lot less tugging of the razor. I managed to pull the skin tighter. I found the easiest way to shave my chin area was to stretch the skin away from the chin. I nicked myself once or twice, but from the most part no irritations. Wasn't till I tried ATG when I had a problem. I felt to much resistance and it felt uncomfortable so I stopped there. Not sure if I need a few more passes, or If I should just send my razor back to get it honed again. I might of rolled the edge. Could just be my angle or something else. Next time I will pay more attention to the quality of my WTG and XTG, might try and go back to the DE and regular 3 blade razor just to compare how it feels. Actually compare to the DE right now my face feels almost as smooth, just a little rougher when I rub it ATG. Any suggestions for a closer shave?
Thanks & Gig 'Em
Chris