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Made my third attempt at SR shaving with the Parker Shavette last night. I'm doing ok on my right side with my right hand. Not so well on my left side using my left hand - I am right handed. I did...

I've obtained a Filly Pou that I intend to use once I get comfortable and am sure it is shave ready. I decided to start with the Parker Shavette because 1.) It was cheap, 2.) I knew the blades would...

Made my second practice SR shave last night, took Lynn's advice and switched to my left hand to shave the left side. Only nicked myself very slightly once, which really surprised me. After all, wrong...

I'm going to make one more pass WTG, making 3 total with the Shavette Shark. Then I think will switch to a BIC and try it. Since this is only my third time with the Shavette, and my technique is...

Thanks for the enlightenment! I had never heard the term. I have some Feathers that I got in a sampler, but have only used one so far. I have been using a FatBoy and a Slim but set on 3, medium mild...

Cork it? Is that a new shaving term? Can you be more specific?

Mitch

Let's see, I have a horse butt strop, are you saying that your face is LIKE a strop or LOOKS like a strop? :)

Mitch

Strop a shavette blade? I had not thought about that. I bought a cheap strop to experiment with. Once I change the blade in the Parker, I will try stropping. Should be a good way to practice...

Well, had my second try with the Parker tonight. Went much better than the first, I'm getting an idea of the correct angle to hold the Parker. I again only made one pass WTG, and DIDN'T NICK MYSELF!...

Scott, you are exactly right, it felt like my beard was being pulled out instead of cut. I put that down to my lack of experience. Since I already have the Parker, I am going to give it a fair try so...

Well, I worked up enough courage to try my Parker shavette with the Shark blade last night. It is going to take some practice. I only tried WTG, and only managed to nick myself once. I finished my...