Thread: SOTD Oct 29 - Nov 4

31 Oct. '06

Fromm #72 5/8 RP
Burma Shave soap and brush

This is the first str8 I ever owned. First pass was pretty quick at around eight minutes but the reverse pass took longer for a total of about twenty five minutes. I can probably cut that down further if I make a greater effort to do the reverse in a more orderly manner rather than moving from one spot to another somewhat haphazardly.

I'll give you some advice that comes from experience... Shaving is similar to stropping in the fact that speed comes slowly with practice. Just focus on doing your strokes properly and with time your whole 2-3 pass shave, prep and cleanup included will take you about 15 minutes without subtracting from the overall experience or causing any damage to your face.