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Shaving is going pretty good now. I'm getting a little more comfortable with it. Still have a long way to go though. The last two shaves I didn't nick myself at all. I have to force myself to...

I now have 2 shaves under my belt using good soap and getting a good foam (sort of). I've only shaved my cheeks except for one time. I read it's a good idea to only shave the cheeks until you get...

I just found a 1 1/2" paint brush. Guess what I'm thinking? :) I'm thinking I sure hope the mailman brings a brush SOON! :)

Jack

I didn't do that I SWEAR! :) I was going to but it got late before I knew it so I decided to wait until this morning. This morning is when I actually made the decision to wait for the brush. :D
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Ok Bob. I took a pause and am waiting for the brush. I'm also going to write down the date and time to document me taking good advice. :) This is not one of my strong suites. :D

Jack

I just got these soaps from a forum friend on a knife forum I've been on for a few years. I can't get over the generosity. I have planned on using a coffee cup to get a good lather until I decide...

Thanks Bob. I appreciate that. I'll try to stay motivated. Hopefully my face won't get too scarred. :) This time I knew my face felt tender but after this first shave I was in Wal Mart and a...

What are you saying? Are you suggesting I don't listen to good advise even when I know it's good advise? :) You may be on to something. :D I'm going to tell myself I intended to get bad results. ...

This is the introduction place so maybe my future issues shoule be placed in other threads. I think this will be my last question in this thread. My future questions can probably be placed in a...

I looked on whipped dog and think I'll get the poor man's strop kit. Looks perfect for me. If there is a reason to choose something else let me know please.

Jack

Here are my thoughts on a strop. Maybe two? I can buy a piece of horse hide 4" wide and 36" long. I'm thinking horse instead of cow because it is harder and will have less tendency to "wrap"...

I know me so I might as well bring it up now. I don't have a "belt strop". All of mine are mounted on wood or something hard. So if (when :)) I get one should it be bare leather or have high grit...

Thanks Bob. These are the kind of stories I need to keep me motivated. :D


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I believe shooter and eddy have got me pegged. I feel like a normal person on the fence about to become a drug addict. :) That's ok, I know I can quit any time I want to. :D I've already gone...

Impatience won out again. I just shaved a little bit with this razor. I have to say I was extremely pleased. It was not uncomfortable at all. I used crap in a can and only shaved my cheeks. I...

Ok, I got impatient and worked on the edge myself. This razor is a Boker with a hollow grind. I finished with an 8k Shapton glass water stone then a .5 micron then .25 micron then a kangaroo hide...

I forgot. The edge has a pretty serious chip right in the center of the blade. So it doesn't need just honing. It will need quite a bit more work than that. I can take the edge down to where the...

I appreciate this offer very much. Give me your address and I'll send it to you. Right now it doesn't have a handle. I'm going to make one pretty soon. Will that affect how you hold it or cause a...

Guess what you guys. Another friend just offered to send me a couple different types of soap to try. One of them is a puck of mitchell's woolfat soap. I don't know the name of any other he is...

Funny you say that 90% of the work, or I assume final result is in setting the initial bevel. This exact concept was discussed when dealing with knife edges when "chasing the mirror finish and...

Just watched this. Great info. I am worried that enjoying watching someone (a man :)) shave will end in needing therapy. :)

Jack

I think I understand what you mean by smooth. I'll explain what I think of and you tell me if I'm on the right track. When sharpening a knife, kitchen knives primarily you want a toothy edge for...

Almost sharp isn't going to cut it. You're right. I decided to start shaving again. I've had a beard for a few years. I don't have any shaving gear any more except a couple of the disposable...

I appreciate this post as much as any. I know exactly what you are saying about not knowing what I want because I've never experienced it. The term razor sharp is used in the knife world very...

When starting a new hobby or whatever I tend to do just what I did this time. I try to get away with spending almost nothing ($19 this time) to get a good product. But when I"ve already seen prices...