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11-29-2006, 11:17 AM #1Straight User
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First three weeks
Its been three weeks now since I first started using a straight.
In that time I have acquired:
4 razors
2 strops
strop paste
Badger brush
3 Waterstones
6 or 7 soaps/creams (from Colleen)
Scuttle
Alum
DVD from Lynn
DVD from Bill
And a lot of satisfaction
Its been a week since I last drew blood (probably slice a major artery tomorrow now!)
My shaves take around 10 minutes longer, but it is now something that I enjoy, rather than a chore to be got out of the way. Lynn is correct in his DVD - taking time over yourself really sets you up for the day.
I know that I still have a lot to learn and to get right, but I am definately enjoying the experience. I work in an office - suit and tie every day - and now my shave lasts all day
So for all the fellow Neewbies, stick at it and ENJOY the experience. You will get better - just take it one step at a time.
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11-29-2006, 11:52 AM #2Senior Member
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That's really great to hear Frank, well done for sticking with it
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11-29-2006, 12:07 PM #3Straight User
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Iwan, in large part its down to the advice that you gave that helped me a lot!
Thanks!
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11-29-2006, 01:54 PM #4Face nicker
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Frank,
It is great isn't it.. The time will shorten the more you do it. It really doesn't take me that long now but it did in the beginning. I truely love the time spent on me.
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11-29-2006, 02:15 PM #5Senior Member
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Great to hear Frank! Well done.
Jordan
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11-29-2006, 06:26 PM #6Senior Member
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You're welcome Frank, I had a feeling it would get better for you if you kept at it - that's usually the case.
The folks here helped me enormously when I started, so it's good to know I have passed on some of their knowledge to someone else.
It's nice when new people "find" straight shaving, I'm always trying to spread the word.
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11-29-2006, 07:11 PM #7Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Effigy
Its been three weeks now since I first started using a straight.
In that time I have acquired:
4 razors
2 strops
strop paste
Badger brush
3 Waterstones
6 or 7 soaps/creams (from Colleen)
Scuttle
Alum
DVD from Lynn
DVD from Bill
And a lot of satisfaction
Its been a week since I last drew blood (probably slice a major artery tomorrow now!)
My shaves take around 10 minutes longer, but it is now something that I enjoy, rather than a chore to be got out of the way. Lynn is correct in his DVD - taking time over yourself really sets you up for the day.
I know that I still have a lot to learn and to get right, but I am definately enjoying the experience. I work in an office - suit and tie every day - and now my shave lasts all day
So for all the fellow Neewbies, stick at it and ENJOY the experience. You will get better - just take it one step at a time.
Nice travel kit...what do you use at home?
RT
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11-29-2006, 07:19 PM #8Straight User
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A Phillishave Originally Posted by rtaylor61
Nice travel kit...what do you use at home?
RT
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