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    Quote Originally Posted by Apis View Post
    ...I have to be up at 05:00 so it's going to be interesting The decision to 'go for it' and chuck my plastic stuff to ensure total commitment is looking a bit shaky now...
    Just take Your time. Nothing is running away. You can shave with a straight for the rest of Your life, if You like. And if You don't spoil it in the beginning, chances are high, You actually will. Hurry and Tiredness are no good companions to straight shaving, especially not when You, as a beginner, are nervous anyway.

    Take it slow, start with easy parts like the sideburns or cheeks and as You gain confidence, start exploring more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DDTech View Post
    Take it slow, start with easy parts like the sideburns or cheeks and as You gain confidence, start exploring more.
    Thanks, that's good advice. I don't want to end up as the top contributor to this thread! May I propose the following malady?

    STRES: STraight Razor Exuberance Syndrome

    Main symptoms: risk taking with extremely sharp pieces of steel and attempting to use willpower to promote hair growth.
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    Heck I'm just beginning my second week of daily use, my last nick was on Sat from running over a pimple I didn't see when edging out my beard. That being said - I have yet to end up with a cut, scratch, or nick that's taken more than a couple of seconds to stop bleeding. (*goes off to find some wood to knock on....*)
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    aahhhh the DD got me 4 times in 4 quick short little swipes ...lol.. i was trying to use the point to get that tiny little bit along the ear , spike point not as effective as those nice smiling barbers notches ...lol ( only felt one , but didnt notice them till they all started the drip !! )

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    Well, if it's worth doing once it must be worth doing four times! That's why I don't care so much for spikes. Thanks for sharing!
    "These aren't the droids you're looking for." "These aren't the droids we're looking for." "He can go about his business." "You can go about your business."

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    Quote Originally Posted by roughkype View Post
    Well, if it's worth doing once it must be worth doing four times! That's why I don't care so much for spikes. Thanks for sharing!
    i was just thinking my last shave i got my ear with the same razor ...lol.. i may have to mute that think a bit ...lol.. all my other spikes are older and must have just enough wear on them or had the point hit enough times that they dont get me .. this one had the factory ( or appeared to be ) edge on it and that point is just as pointy as can be ...lol..

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    Quote Originally Posted by gooser View Post
    aahhhh the DD got me 4 times in 4 quick short little swipes ...lol.. i was trying to use the point to get that tiny little bit along the ear , spike point not as effective as those nice smiling barbers notches ...lol ( only felt one , but didnt notice them till they all started the drip !! )

    You know now, that if you apply a tight tourniquet about 3 inches below that cut, the bleeding will stop.





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    Everyone: Sometimes Hirlau doesn't give very good advice.
    "These aren't the droids you're looking for." "These aren't the droids we're looking for." "He can go about his business." "You can go about your business."

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    Quote Originally Posted by roughkype View Post
    Everyone: Sometimes Hirlau doesn't give very good advice.
    I thought it was sound advice after all he is a Mentor....

    I was getting my tourniquet ready for tomorrows shave
    It is just Whisker Whacking
    Relax and Enjoy!
     



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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    You know now, that if you apply a tight tourniquet about 3 inches below that cut, the bleeding will stop.




    dont tell my x or my girl friend that or they will be over every time i shave !! :P
    hey these ones didnt even need toilet paper , one wipe and i was out on the town !!!
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