It might be time to start warm water rinsing again. It's getting mighty cold up here.
What did you learn from your last shave?
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Chinese Horsehair Brush + Tabac Original Shaving Stick = Lather Volcano
I prefer large/synthetic knots.
Better razor angle results in a closer shave.
I recorded the last shavette shave with my smartphone. 
Sounds pretty nerdy, but that was interesting,
I'm quite confident with straight razors now, but I noticed some things to improve.
Sounds pretty nerdy, but that was interesting,
I'm quite confident with straight razors now, but I noticed some things to improve.
Wilkinson sword blades go from a touch rough on the first shave to silky smooth on shaves 2 and 3
I think I'm going to like Astra SP blades
Be careful when the razor isn't on your face because you'll slice yourself with the corner.
Rapira Swedish Supersteels are a dependable blade,
Middle of the road in sharpness but nice and smooth.
Good for at least 4 shaves.
Middle of the road in sharpness but nice and smooth.
Good for at least 4 shaves.
Maintaining a well trimmed 'stache is going to take some practice.
Fast and methodical strokes are the key to shaving when pressed for time
Every razor has a slightly different optimal angle so the shave is comfortable. Only took me 3 weeks to figure that out with my Fatip Grande.
5 is about the average number of shaves I get from a Derby blade before it starts tugging.
1 time after mowing down a short beard is the usage for an Astra SP. change the blade before next days shave.
As your technique improves, even when you have only 30 minutes to shower, shave, and dress you can get a DFS or better. [emoji1303]
I learned that I still don't know how to properly hone a straight razor.
DON'T CHASE THE BBS.
It has been mentioned numerous times by many with mucho experience. I think I finally listened! Two passes(WTG and XTG) and stop. No three and four passes with buffing. Two days in a row no feedback from my alum block except some slight tingling with no stinging. Maybe down the road when my technique improves I can chase the elusive BBS.
I have also decided that I am going to keep track of this thread and everyday read five pages. There is no way I am going to read 280 pages at one sitting. There is a lot for me to learn and I am sure I will retain more that way.
It has been mentioned numerous times by many with mucho experience. I think I finally listened! Two passes(WTG and XTG) and stop. No three and four passes with buffing. Two days in a row no feedback from my alum block except some slight tingling with no stinging. Maybe down the road when my technique improves I can chase the elusive BBS.
I have also decided that I am going to keep track of this thread and everyday read five pages. There is no way I am going to read 280 pages at one sitting. There is a lot for me to learn and I am sure I will retain more that way.
Direction change sequence using OC only (Personna Platinum Plus) and lightening up the pressure.
Discovered that if I do WTG then XTG, ATG seems to be smoother. Maintaining less pressure and angle (which does require focus and practice). Great results, no irritation. I keep whacking a mole on the right of my chin so I need to be cautious until it heals.
Discovered that if I do WTG then XTG, ATG seems to be smoother. Maintaining less pressure and angle (which does require focus and practice). Great results, no irritation. I keep whacking a mole on the right of my chin so I need to be cautious until it heals.
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