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    Default The Straight Shaving Learning Curve

    Well, I have come to a point in my straight shaving that I thought I would never reach: I can shave comfortably and effectively everyday!

    I have been straight shaving for about ten months and it has only been in the last two or three weeks that I have been confident that I would get at the very least a decent shave with a straight any time I tried. Up to this point it has been hit and miss, with some shaves being much better than others and shaving well one day and not so good the next.

    I think I owe the reaching of this plateau to a couple of things: first and foremost, this board and its members. Without the encouragement and advice I would still be shaving with a dull razor and getting nowhere.

    Second, all those who have given me sharpening advice (most recently Randy Tuttle). Most razors are sharp enough to cut a person. This is no where near sharp enough to shave with. It has taken time, energy, patience, and support to finally be able to hone a razor into shaving shape. I know I can do better than I am, but I am pleased to be self sufficient now.

    Just now typing this I realize anything that has gotten me to this point has come from this board. A huge thanks to one and all. I hope I can pass on some of the knowledge that has been so freely given to me.

    NOW: how long did it take YOU to get to an efficient straight shave?

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    Phase 1 - Learning, Completed

    Phase 2 - Accumulation, Commences

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    True words from David. I'm up to fifteen razors, four brushes, four strops, and I won't even contemplate how many soaps/creams/aftershaves I have (so far).

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    This is way true. I have only been shaving since Christmas. I now have 6 razors 2 brushes 2 strops two hones and one scuttle. Let the buying begin

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    Way to go Gary. Now the fun begins.......how long did it take you to get into pipes and tobaccos? Enjoy. Lynn

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    I've been smoking a pipe for the same amount of time as I've been straight shaving. However, I was efficiently smoking a pipe much sooner than straight shaving!

    I'll try and post a picture of my smoking a pipe and shaving at the same time. Hmmm, you know, that may have been my problem all this time: not being able to see through all the smoke.

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    Congrats, and still working on it. I'm past the getting a good shave thing. Just looking for perfection and speed. I'm only going to give this another couple of years and then I'm going to move on.... :lol: It's been about the same time as your experience.

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    Oh I hate it when I post before I log-in....

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