No nicks. No cuts. No errors.

**miketo** · 02-12-2009, 07:34 PM

Yesterday I completed a three-pass shave injury-free. It's the first time since I started using a straight and As a newbie I'm attempting to (a) learn how to strop properly, (b) grip the razor properly, and (c) not end up looking like rabid weasels ate my face, all at the same time. So many variables, so many opportunities for "lessons" in technique. I actually don't mind the flesh wounds; I have a pretty high pain tolerance and don't care what other people think when they see my face. Still, it's nice to have my wife caress my jaw and say, "Ooh--smooth!"

When all the variables work together and my face ends up silky-smooth, it's one of the finest feelings in the world. Makes me walk a little taller, head held up a little higher.

**singlewedge** · 02-12-2009, 07:35 PM

Darn Tooten!!!

**smokelaw1** · 02-12-2009, 07:51 PM

NICE! Good job. I remember my first really good str8 shave!

**xman** · 02-12-2009, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by miketo

... it's nice to have my wife caress my jaw and say, "Ooh--smooth!"

...

I think this is really really what it's all about isn't it?

X

**dward** · 02-12-2009, 11:25 PM

End of an inning! Well done. You are attacking the problem as you should! It's a truly great feeling, isn't it?

**ben.mid** · 02-13-2009, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by miketo

I actually don't mind the flesh wounds; I have a pretty high pain tolerance and don't care what other people think when they see my face.

I thought that till last week, when i stuck a spanish point into the grissle of my ear & pulled down 1/2 an inch before i realised. It made a ripping sound!

Well done on your success!

**mlangstr** · 02-13-2009, 12:37 PM

Great JOB!!!

When I started out and tried to shave my upper lip the first couple of times my face really looked like a cat attacked me.. Now I just hardly have any nicks anymore and I'm just smoooooooth...

it will get better and better..

Maarten

**miketo** · 02-13-2009, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by singlewedge

Darn Tooten!!!

Heh. Yeah, I asked for rich parents with a normal last name. Didn't get it.

**miketo** · 02-13-2009, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by ben.mid

I thought that till last week, when i stuck a spanish point into the grissle of my ear & pulled down 1/2 an inch before i realised. It made a ripping sound!

Yeah, I think I might draw the line at gristle-ripping. (shudder)

**mikemeatman** · 02-13-2009, 06:08 PM

Great attitude-!! Have fun & enjoy-!!

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