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Thread: Impatience
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03-29-2006, 11:19 PM #1
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I finally got my straight (dovo special) and strop from Tony today (customs slowed delivery I think), and was very excited to open the box - I wasn't disappointed. Straights look 10 times nicer in the flesh , and the strop is beautiful too. I had thought about waiting a bit before I shaved with it to practice stropping, however, the razor seemed to pass the HHT with ease so I thought why not! I haven't shaved for 5 days by this evening (in anticipation of my straight I couldn't bring myself to look at the mach3)and had quite a beard going on so I had a few butterflies in the stomach, but they were all misplaced. The shave was very smooth and I didn't even nick myself or cause irritation. I didn't try to get the closest shave and used the least pressure I could. I didn't do much on the second pass (can't bring myself to shave against ), nevertheless, I was very happy with the results. I still have a lot to learn though, but I'm looking forward to it .
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03-29-2006, 11:23 PM #2
Congrats! Good work. I rarely shave against the grain. I wouldn't sweat it. With practice you can find the right angle and direction to get a wicked close shave without ever going "against" the grain.
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03-29-2006, 11:30 PM #3
Excellent! I can't bring myself to use a "safety" razor anymore, either. Just seems too....wussy.
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03-29-2006, 11:45 PM #4
Andrew,
Congratulations on your success. You have now started down
the path to an addiction. You will be itching for another razor
in no time ( if you aren't already ). Then there are all these
soaps and creams that need trying......
Terry
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03-30-2006, 01:25 AM #5
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Thanked: 4Pssst. Terry: don't forget to tell him about all those wonderful brushes!
Wayne, spreading the joy of SAD
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03-30-2006, 01:57 AM #6Originally Posted by bbqncigars
...... and aftershaves and colognes.... I wonder if he truely understands?
Terry
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03-30-2006, 02:45 AM #7
A first shave with great results and no nicks or irritation, wow I'm impressed!
No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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03-30-2006, 03:49 AM #8
Andrew,
Congrats on the new shaving gear and the first shave. Just take your time and it will get even better.
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03-30-2006, 04:51 AM #9
Good Stuff
You have just joined an obscure subculture. Welcome to the rest of your life with a straight razor. What a great feeling. And to get through it without any mishaps. Give yourself a pat on the back.
X
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04-13-2006, 10:03 PM #10
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Thanked: 0Thanks for the replies. I have now shaved about 10 times or so with the str8 and everything is going well bar one or two minor mishaps. I've noticed that shaving with a st8 seems to require the correct 'frame of mind'. The mishaps ocurred when I was a little rushed. Anyway, the last 3 shaves have been the best I have ever had, and I can't be more pleased . I think I'm getting the hang of stropping since the blade seems to be passing the HHT well, and I'm getting the shaving technique better all the time. I don't think I ever want to go back to Mach 3 type razors again.
Originally Posted by xman