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Yeah Lynn's DVD has been on his way to me for few days now, so it'll get here soon. Yes, I think now I will concentrate on just getting proper technique on the wtg strokes, this is a good idea. Of...

Yes, two more shaves after I am glad to report that I haven't dulled the razor, at least not trrribly.
I think the pulling was to some extent due to learning how to strop but more due to learning a...

Thank you Gentlemen,

I am pretty sure I keep the strop tight enough. I also used the leather band Jim sent me to make a knot(or a hook) around my towel rail, and the smaller spring constant of...

Sorry to bother you again, but I'm gonna try tomorrow and I was wondering whether I should use the linen part of the strop.

I think I know what the answer is - use the leather, if it doesn't work...

That's a lot of good advice. Thank you everybody. It is either my stropping or my shaving that's the culprit. Both fixable with more practice. I'll do as John suggested - try it again in a couple of...

Hmm, I'm in ithaca ny, not sure if there's anybody close to me.

I didn't think my beard was too tough, but looking how the razor was pulling on it, may be it is. I had just taken a shower and had...

Dear Sirs,

Yesterday I did my first shave with a straight razor!
I didn't get to use the alum, so this is encouraging, however I wouldn't call the shave very easy or close either. The razor was...