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    Default First Shave in 2 plus years

    First straight razor shave in almost 3 years today. It was awesome. Used my old mainstay Griffon XX... I was hesitant because it had been so long.
    Did it need honing? Did I forget? LOL. Do I have what I need even? But I was tired of debating in my own head and woke up today knowing all the girls were coming over and I wanted an extra close feeling shave. So I was doing it.

    Nice hot shower...check

    Hot towels...check

    Razor...check

    Soap and Brush...check

    Bob Marley Album....check

    End result. Fantastic shave!!! WTG was a little funny I think because its been so long since using a Straight and I haven't shaved since Tuesday lol. After that, felt just like I remembered. Face needs to get accustomed to the closeness but feels great. That old tingly feeling tells me its good. That, and I cant stop feeling it. Momma too. Shes very happy with the result but was doubtful as I stropped the razor this morning.

    Think the blade needs a little touch up but after watching Lynn's video again last night, I am gonna knock that out this week. Never honed a damned thing so any input from you fellas will be welcome. I should have my lapping stone on Tues sostill have a little time to think things over some more and watch the CD again. And suggestions from you all will be welcome. I will be using Norton 4000/8000 with a 12000 possible. Waiting to hear from a friend.

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    Just like riding a bike, eh.

    If you have never honed a SR before and it only needs a touch up, I would try a few very light strokes on the 12K first and see if that does the trick. If that does not do it then a few more on the 12K and try again before dropping down to lower grits. Would also be good to use one layer of electrical tape on the spine if the razor was honed like that in the first place. Even if it was not that should do no harm and save wear on the spine. Good luck.

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    Photos or it never happened!
    Come on, feed the beast...
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    I took about a year off, and then got right back in! Nothing beats shaving with a straight IMO.
    Welcome back!
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    I should have a 12K at some point this week so I will wait to try that. Thanks Bob
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    If it was not a busy fathers day I would have. Lucky I got a shave in. I will put together the kit and post it tomorrow lol
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    You shall be fine, Mikey! Samo-samo!
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    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
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    mikeyirish-
    What's with the hiatus?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefighter2 View Post
    mikeyirish-
    What's with the hiatus?
    Was pretty sick for a while. I was still able to keep at it for a while but things get worse as kidney disease and failure progresses. Honestly from 13 til this past December was happy to just being able to function adequately daily. Transplant in December and things have been great. Getting back to many things I missed doing. Shaving with the straight is one of them.
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    Wow glad you are back on your feet!

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