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04-02-2009, 11:00 AM #1
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Thanked: 234Fools Pass
I decided, as it's now two weeks since I started SRS, that I would try the 'fools pass'
It will deffo be staying in the routine, unless it means I can't shave daily! I don't think I could get that closeness of shave with out going ATG, XTG would probably do it but that would be awkward with the shavette as the point of the blade isn't at the point of the case.
I also used to two handed grip to shave my chin, which was effective as well.
A good day!
Greg
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04-02-2009, 11:33 AM #2
I'm glad that by trying new techniques you're seeing results! Sometimes they work better than others. Once you've got the basic shave down it's good to see what else can improve it.
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04-02-2009, 01:17 PM #3
I can't comfortably go ATG coming up around the point of my chin. I also cannot do ATG on the upper lip. If you can and it is comfortable and effective that is great. Differences in skin and whiskers dictate what works for some and not for others. Back when I shaved with a DE I couldn't do the fool's pass with a Slant and a Feather.
Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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04-02-2009, 02:46 PM #4
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Thanked: 234Absolutely, I don't think I could have done either with out using a double handed grip as I don't think I would have been able to do the very light, controlled strokes that it allows you to do.
I'm just watching the videos and trying things basically, I can't do the 'Japanese grip' for example, though that's definitely a psychological problem!
There are so many variables, that's what keeps it interesting I guess.
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04-02-2009, 03:12 PM #5
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Thanked: 41Sorry to be ignorant but what is a FOOLS PASS? Is it also called by some other name?
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04-02-2009, 03:15 PM #6
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04-02-2009, 03:24 PM #7
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Thanked: 234With a big 'DONT TRY THIS AT HOME' warning if memory serves
I'll have a quick look for the video
Here you go
http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...technique.html
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04-02-2009, 05:12 PM #8
It was good to watch that again! I wonder how many goes you get at that realistically, before you do end up with your nose in the sink?
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xman (04-05-2009)
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04-02-2009, 06:03 PM #9
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04-02-2009, 06:26 PM #10
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Thanked: 41Thanks, I've learned something today. It is a good day! That angle under the chin on the 2nd video looks like 90 degrees to me. Just shows what the camera can make you believe.