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  1. Thread: Frustration

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    One more thing I remembered. Start setting...

    One more thing I remembered.

    Start setting smaller goals for yourself. Go into the shave with a plan and stop when that plan is met. This is how Lynn recommends you start. He says this for a...
  2. Thread: Frustration

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    It takes time, but what you will probably end up...

    It takes time, but what you will probably end up doing is starting at too shallow an angle, say 5 degrees, and then lift the spine into the cut as you move the razor. You will know what it feels...
  3. Thread: Frustration

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    Nadie, We need to get you a freshly honed...

    Nadie,

    We need to get you a freshly honed razor that you have never stropped to try.

    I will hone one of mine this weekend and send it to you to try. There will be oil on it. Wipe the oil...
  4. Thread: Frustration

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    Boy ain't that the truth - not for shaving and...

    Boy ain't that the truth - not for shaving and not for stropping
  5. Thread: Frustration

    by Alembic
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    First, 30 degree blade angle is a good starting...

    First, 30 degree blade angle is a good starting point - one that I almost never shave at. I probably use more like between 15 and 20. When I am shaving with a full hollow I drop the angle even...
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