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Sorry Iwan, I forgot to answer your questions, hope this helps.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say, Kevin, but my kamisori leave very little stubble, and the short, controlled strokes are the way I shave. If I am doing it wrong, forgive me.

And my razors...

Thanks!

The hone isn't actually the biggest problem--I've heard from several sources (including my barber, and Mizuochi-san himself) that a high grit waterstone like a Shapton Pro 12K/15K, a...

I guess difficult is the wrong word...awkward is better, I guess? Not just longer, but bigger--I like 7/8 or 8/8 blades, so short little strokes with those feel somehow strange...I still find myself...

Thanks, Kevin. Usually, yes, but I actually find it kind of difficult with the bigger blades I like.

One thing I definitely prefer about the kamisori is the smaller cutting length. It seems to...

You say that like it's a bad thing... ;)

OK, just thought I'd ask...I'll keep an eye out for you. :)

Obie, thanks very much. I tried to keep it where it needed to be...but it still isn't...

Nate--What's "cheap" for you?

Holli, yeah...I forgot to put on my cho-mage wig. :o

I sometimes do the puffing out thing, too--I'm still playing with it, and when I try the puffing I always...

THanks guys. It was scary to post...:eek:

Like I said, it's not the best quality video. But the shave I got was fantastic...so there you go.

OK, so I finally worked up the nerve to do this...of course, the camera angle is crappy, and it cuts off at the ten minute mark (there's another minute and a half or so, if anyone wants to see it I...