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  1. Thread: Day One

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    Have I stalled?

    I continued shaving for a couple of days without any further honing, but it doesn't seem capable of going against the grain or on the chin.

    Last night I hit the 8k for another 10 passes (I'm still...
  2. Thread: Day One

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    Progress

    On Sunday I proceeded as I believe I was advised:

    1) 30 light strokes on the 8k, light strop (30x), shave left cheek (face). Getting better.
    2) 10 light strokes, light stro (30x), shave right...
  3. Thread: Day One

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    Day One (Continued)

    It is amazing how proficient you guys are at this. :bow I am truly humbled and appreciative of the imput. So far, I went out and got the sandpaper and have lapped the stone. Will try the 8k later...
  4. Thread: Day One

    by MTS
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    Day One

    Today was my first SR shave. I have a Dovo 5/8 (carbon steel, roundtip), a strop and a Norton 4k/8k from ClassicShaving. I also picked up Lynn's video, the John West video and watched both several...
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