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03-27-2011, 07:25 PM #1
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Thanked: 1195This is awesome, Nelson. I for one will be interested in the reactions and opinions of the various members.
BTW - if or when this opens up to non-US residents just remember that Canada is really close......
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03-27-2011, 09:50 PM #2
If things work out good Canada will be next if there is enough interest.
No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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03-28-2011, 04:53 AM #3
I can't wait. I have been wanting to try a Japanese razor for a while. Thank you for this opportunity!
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03-28-2011, 10:38 PM #4
Well, the General is on his way so first up should expect it in 2-3 days. It will have to be signed for.
No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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03-29-2011, 02:57 AM #5
Oh, gawd... it should be here Wednesday, Thursday at the latest! All I have to do now is learn to shave with it.
I'm really stoked to try this razor, and I can't begin to express how grateful I am for the opportunity. From the bottom of my stubbly heart, thank you for your generosity.
I guess I'm off to search for pointers to use it!Last edited by Snake; 03-29-2011 at 03:00 AM. Reason: I'm really bad counting days when I'm excited.
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03-29-2011, 03:14 AM #6
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Thanked: 1262I am excited and scared to try this beast. Still not sure how exactly you shave both sides of the face with one side of the razor.
Thanks to everyone involved and putting this together.
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03-29-2011, 07:13 PM #7
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Thanked: 6That is how I feel as well, scared and excited! I have one small japanese razor, and am fine with that. However, the description of this one seems daunting... should be fun.
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03-29-2011, 10:57 PM #8
You just put the General next to your face and move your hand straight down. Easy eh? Just as long as none of you guys had any family members who were WWll vets. The General can be very contrary then. Har Har.
No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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03-30-2011, 11:07 PM #9
Enter the General Tojo
The General Tojo has arrived safely to New Jersey. Other than the mad dash to the Post Office to beat closing time I imagine the trip was uneventful.
Funny... I thought he'd be taller!
I'd love to stay and chat, but I stopped shaving when I found out the General was on the way and I've a date with a shower and a shave - after all I've only two weeks to visit with him. I'll be back later to comment on my experience.
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03-31-2011, 01:24 AM #10
I'm happy to report that my first visit with The General was bloodless. The blade was a bit awkward to my hand, but I kind of expected that because I've never used a kamisori before.
It's not the greatest shave, partly due to my technique - or lack of - and part to some difficulties I had trying to get an angle. Admittedly I cheated and used the "wrong" side of the blade at times. With any luck I will figure out the whole angle thing before we have to part company.
The shave felt a little "pully" at times; trying different angles somewhat alleviated that, but I don't have the hang of it yet. Again, time will tell.
I have less than stellar shaving on my upper lip, and a spot on the neck. The rest is very smooth, although not BBS except for the side of the jaws which turned out exceptionally smooth. Not much burn, but I have some heat on the right upper lip and on the left side of my neck. No redness, though, but I felt the sting when I rubbed the alum block.
I've found out my razors are mean to me right of the hone, and after a shave or two they start mellowing. Being the first one I assume the edge is stone fresh, and hope that The General will smooth out. I did strop 20 linen and 20 leather before the shave, and 20 linen afterward.
This could be the beginning of something special.