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Well, after a number of shaves with this razor from Bart, I am definitely thinking of learning to hone on a coticule. Definitely the best few shaves I have had in a while!

I will try using some...

I have a 50 gallon-per-day RO/DI system for my aquarium. I can try taking water from that system and heating it up for use. See how that goes.

Could the water really be an issue? I have pretty nasty water in my building, but I have a filter for my aquarium. If I wanted to use that water, I'd have to heat it first, though. Thoughts?

Just an update. For my last few shaves, I have tried not shaving WTG and starting with ATG. This seems to help some in my problem areas where WTG doesn't remove much hair anyway (like the neck). I...

Alum doesn't seem to make much difference to me either way. Now I just use it on cuts and nicks, which unfortunately still happen sometimes! : )

This is great info! I'd take you up on your honing offer, but sending the razor to Belguim and back might take a bit too long. I don't think I can be without my straight that long : ) Where in...

I wanted to post of photo of my neck this afternoon (taken 3pm today) after shaving with a nicely honed razor last night. I shaved last night around 2am.

Does this give any extra insight?

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I'll check out the face protector. Could be useful!

I use the Art of Shaving unscented pre-shave oil. I used to not use pre-shave oil, then added it to reduce irritation. I find it helps me.

I'll try some of these suggestions, thanks!

The thought on the exfoliating soap is to get out those pesky ingrown hairs or at least raise them up a bit. I'll try without next time.

What would...

Oh yeah, I should say: I came to using straight razors after having problems with electrics and safety razors. I started with electrics, but a number of years ago I started getting irritation with...

Hi all,

I'm looking for some ideas. I've been shaving with a straight razor for almost 2 years now, and I STILL have problems with redness, ingrown hairs, and irritation. Even when I have a super...