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I actually may need to try both the alum and the towel to dry my finger tips, as I've been trying just drying. Or, for that matter, maybe even use the dry towel to help grip my skin.

Thanks!!

I actually don't have an alum block, though I've been meaning to get one. I can definitely say that my finger tips are slick while stretching my skin, so I'll give this a try for sure. Thanks for the...

I actually use a DIY preshave oil made from olive oil, glycerine, vitamin E oil and tea tree oil. It definitely helps lock in the moisture from the shower while I have my hot towel on myface and neck...

Well, I finally got to shave last night (and tried to reply here as well, but life kept getting in the way).

The result: BBS:rock: with just the slightest hint of burn (only in the hollows of my...

Thanks for the input, guys. Luckily, my Norton starter set came in yesterday.:y I lapped everything up except the 220 side of the 220/1k stone (I'm tipping my hat to you, Glen, for the awesome video...

Haha! Yeah, I definitely don't try and force the blade. I made that mistake once going ATG up towards my chin. Once:eek:. That was enough...

So, similar to scything?

As an aside, this is why I love this place... All you guys rock!

All I wanna do right now is go lather up. :)

I agree... Not a substitute, more of a crutch to help with muscle memory and reducing what irritation I have so that I can practice more. :)

Thanks for the quick responses, gents.

Glen,

I know my lather is good (plenty wet, good cushion, blade moves very slick). Also, my WTG and XTG passes in these two spots are definitely...

Gentlemen,

So, after several weeks of entering this journey, I've found myself a little perplexed and getting slight razor burn on my neck, but only going ATG, and only in the valley between my...