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09-10-2008, 03:51 AM #1
Ouch ! Silver, I think we guys who just do our faces have it easy.
Have you checked out the tutorial on Mama Bear's website re Lathering. ? May be of help.
Good luck on the next“The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”
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Silver (09-10-2008)
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09-10-2008, 05:34 AM #2
HeySilver, another tip:
I see you only hold your index finger on the tang. Try using both your index finger and middle finger that will give you much better control.
Together with that, the angle netween the scales and the blade is a bit off imo. The scales are angled too far towards the spine. It is less than 90 degrees. Make it 100 - 110 and you will also have better blade control.
With those 2 tips you should nick yourself less because you will have more control over the blade.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
To spit in Sightblinder’s eye on the Last Day
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Silver (09-10-2008)
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09-10-2008, 06:08 AM #3
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Spiker I can't offer any advice from the wife on shaving technique for Silver (mine won't touch the straights) but I can pass on that she uses the lather in four sections basically ankle to knee on both legs, then knee on up on both legs (4 parts)
She loves two of the Uberlathers to shave with, according to her they are the safest and smoothest The Castle Forbes/ TOBS Lavender and the C&E and Honey Bee Spas Sandlewood......
If I happen not to be available for lather duty her goto lather is the Kiss my Face she can get a "good" smooth shave from that alone.....
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Silver (09-10-2008)
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09-10-2008, 08:59 AM #4
LOL Thanks Dice, you should see the 3 scars on my left hand and lower arm from working on my last woodwork project when the saw slipped, hehehe.
Os, I have read Mama Bears lathering tutorial, I'm hoping once I get my GTP Scuttle this will help solve some of the lathering problems I have. Cheers mate.
Thank you Bruno. I was worrying last night about my angle and postitioning, I'll try to get a better grip next time.
Glen, I was thinking last night after my massacre about your Uberlather post, I'll dig it out and whip some up next time I shave. Also the C&E one sounds very tempting, I'll get some when the cash allows. Thank you b'day buddy.
And finally a big thank you to everyone who has posted encouragement and advice. Hard to believe I've been using my straight for 2 months after the hack job I did last night. I'm kind of embarrased by it but hey, it's a learning curve.
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09-10-2008, 09:27 AM #5
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Thanked: 586Great gams ya got there Silverado!
Is that a Magno-Electric blade?
I predict a well defined end to this sort of problem commencing shortly after your receipt of Teddy. Once you begin using that silver and turquoiuse studded ebony brush with silver tipped badger bristles to whip up a larther our of the Georgetown Pottery scuttle, the only blood on those curvaceous calves will be there by design.
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09-10-2008, 11:13 AM #6
Bradzilla! You rock! Silver has scuttled off blushing & squealing at your compliment. I know she's got great legs. She requires constant reinforcement. It is wonderful to have some back up signore. Of course Teddy & his gorgeous brush will be a huge help in the quest for smoothness of the lovelies.
Guys & girls, thankyou all for your tips & encouragement. Pearl, after your advice, I will take up lathering duties, so that Silver can concentrate on her shave. Oh & I will pm Buckler
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09-16-2008, 10:40 PM #7
Hats off to the ladies!
It's great to see more people using straight razors, especially women.
As for the cuts, at least you can cover up your legs! Sometimes I have to roll into work with something like that on my mug :eek
(C utz, in the lab, working....the boss walks up to ask me a question, I'm thinking, "Please don't ask about the dueling scar, Please don't ask about the dueling scar, Please don't ask about the dueling scar")
Great work Silver!
C utz
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Silver (09-17-2008)