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  1. 12-25-2012, 05:24 PM #1
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    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.

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

    Now, you never shower???
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    Soooooo, You shaved, Cheetah? What will we do for fun now?
    I am sooooooooooooooo proud!
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    Watch, you're going to end up going with 4/8 Solingens before it's over .......

    Congrats Cheetah
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    Watch, you're going to end up going with 4/8 Solingens before it's over .......

    Congrats Cheetah
    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 !!!!
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    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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    Awesome, glad to hear you are giving it a go at last.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    Watch, you're going to end up going with 4/8 Solingens before it's over .......

    Congrats Cheetah
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix View Post
    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?
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by gooser View Post
    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...
    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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