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Guys just to update I probaably have close to 20 shaves in now. Things are getting better each time. I'm constantly working on keeping the correct angle and light/no pressure. Most shaves are...

Thank you for the recommendations Double O. I have 2 creams from The Gentlemen's Quarter, but I don't seem to get along with the creams. I always have a hard time lathering them. I"ve been using some...

Usually spending a little bit here and there isn't a big deal for me, but today my wife decided she needed a new car. Good thing I don't have and of the AD's at the moment.

Shave 11 and 12:
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Morty, Sorry I ment to address your reply earlier. I really haven't changed my routine much since making the switch from DE to Straight. About the only difference is using a strop, which is...

Usually not. I normally hit the strop before I hop in the shower. My strop is not located in my bathroom currently. Last part of the shower I stand letting the hot water run on my face/neck for 2 to...

I left my puck of Williams Mug soap in the shower after using it to condition the used strop I have. The other day I took the puck and worked a crude lather with my hands and lathered my face before...

Shave 10

Probably the best shave to date. I used the Clauss again. Prep was hot shower as ususal. This time there were no patches that needed touch ups, or that I missed. I made 2 WTG/N-->S...

Morty,

Now that I have just a minute I'll get you an answer. My routine has been, since I started using a DE about a 2 years ago, has been a hot shower. The last thing I do in the shower is let...

Fellas thank you for the through replies. I'm kinda hot and cold on reading here on days I don't shave, but I do read the replies and try to implement the advice given.

Shave 9:
Could be my best...

Shave 8:

I gave the Morley razor 30/70 again just to see if I had a bad day or it was really giving me some tug and pull. I had about a day and a half growth. On the first N-->S pass there was...

Shave 6 and 7:

Work has been hectic the last 3 days. I'm going to keep this a little short cause these graveyards have me beat down.

Shave 6 was with the Morley and sons razor. It was a good...

I wrote a post about yesterday's shave and apparently it didn't upload...so after today's shave I'll update with yesterday's and today's shave.

Matt

Well I almost made it to page 2, we can't have that. It's been an interesting few days with work, a seminar, grandparents medical stuff. So I'm back, well sort of. Don't flog me too bad I went back...

Good question Carl, glad you asked! I should be just N-->S only, I'd been awake for too long and got a wild hair. So I said to heck with it I'll give Center-->Ear a shot. I think part of it really...

Shave #5

Gear:
Old Linen/Leather Strop
Etsy Soap
W.H. Morley & Sons Clover razor
Custom Brush

Prep:
30/70 linen/leather

Well you'd think so huh. But today will be called "Bloody Sunday"

Shave #4

Gear remained the same, and using carlmaloschneider's advice I did 30/70 laps on the strop. Then I showered, made...

I learned a long time ago it's better to ask questions to those who know what their doing then to stumble in the dark trying to do it my way. And I do really appreciate y'all helping out. One day I...

Wow, ton of great info lets see if I can generate a little discussion.

Reference Passes:
With my DE the ATG pass is always where I'd butcher myself if butchering was going to happen. WTG and XTG...

Shave #3

Gear:
Ruprazor Strop
Old Linen/Leather Strop
Etsy Soap
W.H. Morley & Sons Clover razor
New hand made/custom silvertip brush. Knot is 24mm, Loft if 50mm and its full of awesome.
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Why beat around the bush, me I go straight for the holy grail. I do appreciate you answering the question though, your explanation makes a lot of sense. Of course at this point I'm lucky to get a WTG...

Alright Shave 2

Same equipment as above, but used VDH soap from Walmart.

Pre-shave:
Prior to my shower I was working on my stropping, and placed several nicks in my Filly strop as seems to be...

I ment to add to the above that I plan on trying my best to keep this thread as a journal for a good while while I try to get my technique lined out and such. I usually shave about 4 to 5 days a week...

Well, one shave down!
Here are the details:

Equipment:
W.H. Morley & Son's Clover razor (shave ready, thanks again Wid)
Omega Boar Brush
Unknown Etsy brand soap my wife bought me
Ruprazor...