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For the cheeks I use 30 degrees. Neck I angle down to about 15-20. I measure the 30 degrees by looking at the width of the spine, and making sure there is that much space between it and my face. I have tried up to about 45 degrees, and down to 10. The 1 spine width away from the face on the cheeks seemed to work the best
Since you tried shaving with a straight for the first time after letting your beard grow for five days, you might want too try the opposite. Shave in the morning with a Mach whatever and then in the evening try your straight on just your cheeks. Make sure your razor is passing the hanging hair test first. If you expect too get a perfect shave with a straight the first few times you have been misinformed. Give your self time too learn. It is well worth it in the long run. Glen
Did I just saw you pass on Lynn's offer twice? What do you waiting for?Quote:
Originally Posted by adjustme69
I passed on it the first time because I didnt want to waste his time when it could have been me being a noob ;) I took him up on his latest offer and will let him inspect it and see if anything is wrong or if I get a dee da dee award.
Only time will tell :)
As if you are the first person who could have possibly unkowingly dulled their blade. There are guys here who have been SR shaving for years and have done that. The big difference is, that as a new guy you don't know how to fix it, not a big deal. Luckily Lynn is such a nice guy and you are a member of this forum! Imagine if you ordered the razor from Classic, had it honed by Lynn, then somehow dulled the blade. You might be pressed to find anyone who could hone it again! No sir, Carlos Mancia will not be visiting you any time soon for a dee dee dee award.Quote:
Originally Posted by gnomore
BTW, should something like this happen again, even if you dont want to take on honing yet, I would recommend a 4 sided pre pasted paddle strop from Tony. That is what I have done and so far its all I have needed.
I know that on my first shaves I definetly did not not strop correctly and it affected my shave. i got out my 4 sided paddle strop and did all sides very carefully and there was a huge difference. so the stropping was 80% of the problem. the rest was preping the beard with lots of hot towels etc. and the angle.
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Originally Posted by gnomore
Like JL recommended. get a four sided pasted strop from Tony Miller. You will not be sorry.:)