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Sometimes I can't see the results til I wipe the blade off. Then I know I've gotten somewhere. And now that I am actually getting some without hurting my face (or even really feeling the blade), I'm...

I will begin with the small goals.

I shaved again, today. 3 passes, using the same techniques as yesterday, with the difference of a slightly raised blade at some points. I stropped as before. I...

Ok. My first attempt since everyone had some input.

First, I stropped my blade 30 times on the leather strop, keeping the back of the blade flat. I then showered. After, I lathered my face and was...

Wow! Thank you to everyone.
I apologize for not responding. Unless I am on call, I am usually off the computer each weekend.

I have not shaved since last week. I am going to do so tonight, after...

Alembic - I had actually noticed this a few years ago. The lower part of my neck grows upwards, while the upper part grows downwards. My jaw line grows away from my chin. I had read this is important...

Thank you.

I have no plans of quitting. I just don't want to dread the experience.

I admit to trying to use light pressure, but nothing gets removed if I do this. But then, more pressure doesn't always insure anything either.

You bring up a good point. My 'arm hair' test is...

Ok. I have the 'poor man's strop' from whipped dog. It hangs in front of my sink on the door. Prior to my shave I either shower or put a hot towel on my face. If I use the towel, I wet it with hot...

Hi all,

I am new to the world of straight shaving. After months of thinking about it, I purchased one from whipped dog. The razor and the strop came. I read the pdf, the docs that came with the...