this feels natural

From the long laps on the stropp (that Wullie talked me through) to the short strokes on my face this process feels really natural. I'm definitely not a pro. I've only started on one side of my face but I'm using Sheffield Steel, other great products and it seems to be going well.

I started with my right cheek last night with my 9/8 GB. I noticed that I didn't remove alot of hair but I was also happy that I didn't cut myself either. Then I watched another vid on youtube specifically with someone shaving with a 10/8s blade 10/8s blade just to check technique since I'm learning with large blades. I noticed the angle he was holding his cleaver to his face when shaving his cheeks. I noticed how he kept his skin tight using his hand or contorting his face...very fun to watch.

After the youtube vid and while watching some Breaking Bad I stropped up my 8/8 WM Hargreaves and had a go with that on my right cheek from my sideburns to jawline today. Better technique, more hair on the blade. I can hear the hairs popping but I have to remember to keep my 38 year old skin taught. I got some of my chin but I felt it pulling so I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY!

Between the 2 blades so far I like the Hargreaves better but take that with a whole salt lick since this is my 2nd try. So I have 30 some odd razors hanging out at my house that I want to try. I thought I was gonna wait for a whole restoration job but F that. I do need to send one out for proper honing so I can see the difference between me stropping and a proper edge.

I have to use fragrance free products on my face because I have sensitive skin but the Kiss My Face stuff seems to cake up and it dries out my face. It was between KMF or the Mitchells Wool Fat and I went with the KMF. I didn't do the hot shower first or hot towel on my face...I never shower...LOL so maybe that had something to do with it.

Thanks your Friendly Toilet Shop Owner

Cheetah Meat

Finally! Congrats man, it'll get better and better for you.

Now, you never shower???

Soooooo, You shaved, Cheetah? What will we do for fun now? :shrug:
I am sooooooooooooooo proud! ;)
Tom

Watch, you're going to end up going with 4/8 Solingens before it's over ....... :rofl2:

Congrats Cheetah :tu

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Watch, you're going to end up going with 4/8 Solingens before it's over ....... :rofl2:

Congrats Cheetah :tu

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hopefully he will like the 4/8's sssssooooo much that he will sell me those big boys ...lol... CONGRATS !!! now we will see your post in the SOTD threads !!!!

BTW... if you have saw any of my SOTD post i shave alot with out prep ... all though it works and is still fun i highly recommend you at least take one shower and try it after ...lmao ..

no really though i read about pre shave prep and thought it really cant be that important ( more hard headed then anything and impatient) but it does make a major difference ...

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Soooooo, You shaved, Cheetah? What will we do for fun now? :shrug:
I am sooooooooooooooo proud! ;)
Tom

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Ok quiet down folks!
2nd shave today. I found another razor to shave with...Hurray! One that I remembered was honed before I bought it off of the bay and I clearly see the difference. I did my 2nd and 3rd pass on the right side, my chin, my left side and most of my neck. The blade flowed smooth and there was no pulling or tugging. Going around the "ball" of the chin wasn't tough at all. I could hear the blade as it contoured around my skin. I don't know the direction that my hair grows yet but every stroke if I remember correctly was a downward pass, including my neck and it was successful.

You really can't see what you miss till you wash your face off. I reapplied lather I think 2 or 3 times. My face feels really smooth. I am very happy now!

What was the razor you ask? A 15/16 Joseph Smith & Sons Celebrated Razor. Now I can officially post in the shave of the day section...again

Since the Joseph Smiths has a proper edge and does not have a city stamp I know that its old and a great shaver. I think I'll stick with this one for now but there are so many to choose from.

Here we go

Smooth faced Cheetah

Awesome, glad to hear you are giving it a go at last.

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Watch, you're going to end up going with 4/8 Solingens before it's over ....... :rofl2:

Congrats Cheetah :tu

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LOL say it aint so. I can't stop rubbing my face. I can't wait to try my Packwood. I think it's a 4/8s or 5/8's. Do I dare move away from Sheffield Steel? Where does my loyalty stand?

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LOL say it aint so. I can't stop rubbing my face. I can't wait to try my Packwood. I think it's a 4/8s or 5/8's. Do I dare move away from Sheffield Steel? Where does my loyalty stand?

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ur safe .. no one knows who made the PACKWOOD , the hunt is still on so u can jus imagine your sticking to the English metal ..lol...

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ur safe .. no one knows who made the PACKWOOD , the hunt is still on so u can jus imagine your sticking to the English metal ..lol...

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Now I have to start buying $15,000 japanese porcelian hones with names that I can't pronouce and a 20K marble slab and a diamond slurry....lol I have no idea what I'm saying...LMAO. I'm going to go have some Knob Creek. Happy Holidays everyo

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Now I have to start buying $15,000 japanese porcelian hones with names that I can't pronouce and a 20K marble slab and a diamond slurry....lol I have no idea what I'm saying...LMAO. I'm going to go have some Knob Creek. Happy Holidays everyo

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o your post should get better and better the more you sip ..lol.. hope you dont try for a closer shave after that ..lol

Awesome Cheetah for staring to use your blades, glad to here it went well. Keep it up I am new and I can only tell you it gets better each time, enjoy!

Congrats brother. Looks like your experience was better than mine. I will not hijack your thread, so I will start my own post. Love the tats by the way!!!

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Congrats brother. Looks like your experience was better than mine. I will not hijack your thread, so I will start my own post. Love the tats by the way!!!

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LMAO DUDE THAT AIN'T ME!

I'm a lotta bit darker and with fur

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LMAO DUDE THAT AIN'T ME!

I'm a lotta bit darker and with fur

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HAHA. Guess that's what happens when I don't read the entire post and make an assumption. All the beer I was drinking did not help either. LOL.

Yer learning and looking good doing it!