Thread: ATG feedback question

Originally Posted by kwlfca

SHMBO would probably kill me haha I'm strictly a round point and rounded tipped spanish point man because of how my neck beard grows.
I start in the middle by the chin and go diagonally down and towards my ear...but only on the left! My second pass is similar but less down and more across, keeping tight under my jaw. A square point would slice me doing that.

I won't tell her, I promise. I'd say the Wiener Schaber is more of a French point...
I used to say I only needed one razor, then it was three and I hunted high and low for a three razor case. Now I have two three razor cases and another in it's box. I do like having a mix of razors. The different steels and styles allow for different feels. Some are 'harsher' than others, some are very smooth (like the W&B Special) so I rotate them based on a scenario of a smooth shaver following a harsher razor and also based on style...For instance, my nicest razor is generally reserved for Sundays, etc...

Originally Posted by gssixgun

As you read back in this thread, there are all the hints and tricks that make smooth ATG passes broken down and laid out for you

Flat angle
Sharper razor
Scything stroke
Wetter lather
Shorter strokes
Not attacking the beard dead on.

Of course Glen is spot on with that list, absolutely spot on...

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I won't tell her, I promise. I'd say the Wiener Schaber is more of a French point...
I used to say I only needed one razor, then it was three and I hunted high and low for a three razor case. Now I have two three razor cases and another in it's box. I do like having a mix of razors. The different steels and styles allow for different feels. Some are 'harsher' than others, some are very smooth (like the W&B Special) so I rotate them based on a scenario of a smooth shaver following a harsher razor and also based on style...For instance, my nicest razor is generally reserved for Sundays, etc...

For fear of sounding like an argumentative dunce, why wouldn't you want to use a nice, smooth razor everyday, why would you want a harsh shave? Is it a self punishment thing?
With my three a certain frameback makes an appearance at almost every shave, with a nice little bone or ivory handled batman for the days when it is all to much for it. The last one is the poor cousin who only comes out in emergencies.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

For fear of sounding like an argumentative dunce, why wouldn't you want to use a nice, smooth razor everyday, why would you want a harsh shave? Is it a self punishment thing?
With my three a certain frameback makes an appearance at almost every shave, with a nice little bone or ivory handled batman for the days when it is all to much for it. The last one is the poor cousin who only comes out in emergencies.

Good question. I find my Burrell Top Flight is quite harshish, maybe harsh is the wrong word, it's very sharp. Also, the edges on my Swedish razors seem to be very sharp. The wade and Butcher Special, for instance, is sharp yet very smooth. I find some steels are smoother than others. I like to use a soother razor following a sharper 'harsher' razor. I don't think I'd like to shave with the Burrell day after day, I think my skin would suffer more.

Also, I use a wider razor with a nice square heel if my goatee edge needs some attention. Normally i also do only one pass, but some days i like to do two, and the very light and sharp Klas Törnblom is great of ATG on the neck.

The De Pews is never going to have a perfect edge (as long as I'm honing it; although it's getting close) so that's reserved for Fridays when I feel i don't need a really close shave.

I know none of that makes sense, but when have you known me to make sense, Ed?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Good question. I find my Burrell Top Flight is quite harshish, maybe harsh is the wrong word, it's very sharp. Also, the edges on my Swedish razors seem to be very sharp. The wade and Butcher Special, for instance, is sharp yet very smooth. I find some steels are smoother than others. I like to use a soother razor following a sharper 'harsher' razor. I don't think I'd like to shave with the Burrell day after day, I think my skin would suffer more.

Also, I use a wider razor with a nice square heel if my goatee edge needs some attention. Normally i also do only one pass, but some days i like to do two, and the very light and sharp Klas Törnblom is great of ATG on the neck.

The De Pews is never going to have a perfect edge (as long as I'm honing it; although it's getting close) so that's reserved for Fridays when I feel i don't need a really close shave.

I know none of that makes sense, but when have you known me to make sense, Ed?

Indecisive and nonsensical, hmm am I talking about you or me? Any reno updates, or are you still looking at it?

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Indecisive and nonsensical, hmm am I talking about you or me? Any reno updates, or are you still looking at it?

The reno is, umm, something or other. I have decided at this point in time to get some acrylic sheeting for the shower...

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

The reno is, umm, something or other. I have decided at this point in time to get some acrylic sheeting for the shower...

There is a product called wedi board, it is a plasic material, that looks a bit like corrugated card, it locks together, the panels are about a foot wide by as long as you Like, and it can be glued directly over whatever is there already, and it can be cut with a Stanley knife. I found a pile down the side of my house and used it for my bathroom, which is what it is designed for.

No, I mean this shit to replace the shower tiles...
I'll remove all the tiles and put this stuff in their place, but I'm sure no-one wants to hear about my bathroom repairs on an ATG thread

Marbletrend 900 x 900 x 1830mm Hampton White Acrylic Shower Wall I/N 4890146 | Bunnings Warehouse

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

No, I mean this shit to replace the shower tiles...
I'll remove all the tiles and put this stuff in their place, but I'm sure no-one wants to hear about my bathroom repairs on an ATG thread

Marbletrend 900 x 900 x 1830mm Hampton White Acrylic Shower Wall I/N 4890146 | Bunnings Warehouse

Ok, against the grain then. Yeah, I think it's most arduous under my chin, but most difficult on my neck, nice showerscreen by the way.