Thread: EXIT General Tojo

Shave #2 was an improvement. Zero burn when I used the alum block and no blood this time. I realized talking to Nelson that I was trying to use the "wrong" side last time. I made sure I had the flat stamped side towards my face for most of the shave and it seemed better. Looking at the razor it makes sense.

I still do not understand how it is possible to do a complete shave with just one side though.

I only shave with one side. Like with all things in the straight razor world it just takes practice. There are a couple of videos floating around that show the non-traditional/unorthodox hand holds that help get you a nice close shave.
Hopefully, the third shave will be the charm (or the 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th).

I just wanted to point out to the guys yet to receive the General that if you try the one sided shave method and you are really having problems there is no shame in using both sides. For the time you have getting the one side shave down might not be something you will master.

That's just an idea.

What happened to the General? Haven't heard about him for a while?

The last I heard it was in transit and that was just a few days ago.

At this point the General is probably getting ready to finish up his travels. He was telling me that since he has been traveling around the country he has learned much about us. Since he feels he knows his enemy really well he thinks he can really kick some Yankee Butt and get his revenge. He also says he has a score to settle with those Canadians for their part in the war.

So we might start thinking about another pass around, if there is any interest and this time I'm considering a far north travel in addition.

Sound off.

Recieved the General last night. Did shave. Way different than I had thought it would be....Will shave again today!

Again Thank you for this opportunity!