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    Frameback Aficionado heavydutysg135's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buzz View Post
    Really?

    You're telling me that it is possible to get a straight shave that is really BBS without doing an ATG pass?

    Hmm.... I sure hope you're right.
    Yes, it is possible to get close to if not a BBS shave in one pass with a great edge, very good skin stretching, correct blade angles, and practice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick Burns View Post
    I think someone with no straight razor shaving experience ought to put out a video to watch alongside Lynn's, sort of a before and after.
    I take it you are looking for a "What not to do" type video.

    Good news. That already exists.











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    Quote Originally Posted by heavydutysg135 View Post
    Yes, it is possible to get close to if not a BBS shave in one pass with a great edge, very good skin stretching, correct blade angles, and practice.
    Good to know. Hopefully Nick & I will get there eventually.

    I was never one to shoot for BBS every time even with my DE. I don't need BBS every day, but it is nice to have option for those important occassions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buzz View Post

    Once I had the razor in my hand, I admit being pretty apprehensive. Looking at photos on the internet is a far cry from holding a piece of gleaming steel in your hand.

    I had the bathroom to myself and was ready to proceed in privacy.

    I did my cheeks first. I was relieved not to have cut my face off and decided to push my luck. I was able to complete the WTG and XTG passes with just one cut. I did not attempt an ATG pass. The cut was a result of the wrong motion and blade angle as I lifted the razor off my face.

    The chin area was difficult. I couldn't seem to figure out the right combination of hand position and blade angle.
    That sounds like my first shave with a straight . I was afraid I would slice a piece of my face off .
    Greetings , from Dundalk , Maryland . The place where normal people , fear to go .

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