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Progress is good!!

You likely purchased your straight shave ready, but after just a few shaves at steep angles, it's probably far from where it should be at this point. You're in DC.. I am in NY. If you want your...

More pressure/force is pretty much EXACTLY what you shouldn't do. If your razor is indeed shave ready (don't take this lightly) the strategy should be to use the least amount of pressure you...

As Grazor said, Canvas first, then Leather.


What do mean by "I was much more aggressive this time" ?


Typically, less pressure = less aggressive.


Scratching my head here my friend. ...

Low angle and NO PRESSURE!!!

Remember, it's about reduction with each pass. You're looking to hit singles not a grand slam..

That steep angle is essentially scraping away hair instead of...

And THAT is what it's all about...
Well done sir!

Either way works for me... vintage or new custom. In the end, how much I like and use a razor comes to a few things.. The comfort (which is very much based on my honing skills), ergonomics...

Agree with this recommendation.. If we rely solely on looks, we would all own a few hundred straights. There are so many that look nice, but that's where it ends...



I agree here as well. I...