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Yeah, it arrived very sharp. And its still very sharp, which tells me i am stropping correctly.

Yep, these are all steps that i have been taking. I shave at night so im not rushing in the morning, and only lather one spot at a time. Im still not producing the best lather with my T&H cream, i...

Actually, Things have improved quite a bit with my shaving since i made this post. I basically just do wtg passes right now. I really only grow thick hair on my lip and chin, cheeks are just small...

Yes I cleaned the oil up before shaving. I think my issue is just getting the angles correct. I got some Truefitts cream that should be delivered today...so we will see how that works. Thanks again...

Exactly, im not really looking to get the blade sharp or anything..it was 5 bucks. I just wanted to see how it felt to take an actualy blade across a strop.

In other news, i shaved for the third...

Alright, so i picked up a cheap blade (made in china...a Krieger i think its called lol). Ive been practicing stropping with it...the only thing is its much bigger than my good blade i got.

Do...

I may go and practice with a butter knife today. Im off to our flea market now to pick up some cheap blades to practice with. Thanks again all

But you still feel like youre stropping the blade properly?

Hey all, i just got my strop in the mail today. The Fily

I guess i should be practicing with a butterknife so i dont mess up my new blade at all? The stropping process doesnt seem to...

Wow, this site is awesome...i go to bed and when i wake up my post is still at the top with 20 replies. Thanks very much for all that sound advice everyone.

As far as the "member map" goes, i...

You really think i should shave with a dull knife first?

Thanks again, so i guess i really shouldnt be resting the blade on my face first. I plan on going to the local flea market here to pick up...

Thanks for the advice everyone. Yes, sham told me I did not need to strop at all and the blade was "shave ready". Everyone on here said he was reputable, so im honestly not thinking it was the blade....

So I finally got my blade in the mail today, everyone here said it was from a reputable source. WM. Elliot&CO

I prepped my face by putting some conditioner on on my chin and mustache...this is...