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I just had to come back to this...



There's gotta be a good story in this somewhere. Do tell!!

I got the alum block and it did help a bit with the stretching. The shave (number 6 now) went better today with only two tiny nicks. I think something else that I need to perfect is the consistency...

Actually, I think I am trying to go XTG first on the chin area. Will adjust to WTG with lots of stretching.

Thanks for the advice. In a few days, once I take on the chin again, I'll try a lighter touch and stretch more. I ordered an alum block also. You guys rock!

I guess I'll add some humor to this thread... Here is the result of my latest attempt at self-mutilation lol

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P.S. It's now about 2 minutes after I took the photo, and I guess I touched...

Glad to know I'm not alone heh. I'll try some more angles. Also, before anyone asks... I am stretching the skin on the chin.

I'm making some good strides. I think I've got my angle worked out and I've got my technique for the sides of my face and my neck down pat. The mustache area is a bit tricky, but I am consistently...

I'm still working on putting some of these into practice. Sham has been a great source of knowledge also. He sort of took me under his wing you could say and gave me alot of advice... much of...

There are alot of people on here who have a vast knowledge of straight razor shaving and all topics related. Something a little different that I want to try is to capture the complete "new guy"...