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    Perfect thanks for the help. As I said, I am...

    Perfect thanks for the help. As I said, I am going to purchase one ASAP. Because I am ordering online, I will definitely have adequate time to properly research the proper use of the barber hone. I...
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    Awesome. I understand the difference in the...

    Awesome. I understand the difference in the barber hone, and will order one ASAP. I will definitely make sure I know as much as I can before I start using it.

    How often can you touch up with it?...
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    I am looking at buying a hone, but there is one...

    I am looking at buying a hone, but there is one concern that I have. I only have one razor at the moment and I really do not want to do any damage to it. I want to learn how to hone but I am nervous...
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    So today was my first day shaving consecutively...

    So today was my first day shaving consecutively after a previous day of shaving. It went well, my face is smooth and no nicks or irritations. However, with the obviously shorter hair, (one day of...
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    I think it is but maybe that is part of the...

    I think it is but maybe that is part of the problem. Would I just take a few runs over a strop to alleviate that problem?
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    I think I definitely fall under that category. I...

    I think I definitely fall under that category. I think that the pressure I am applying in my ATG strokes is too high, causing the irritation on my neck and jaw. I suspect it may also be too steep an...
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    Interesting. It came very naturally for me and...

    Interesting. It came very naturally for me and turned out to be one of the most enjoyable parts of my shave. It really was comfortable once I got the motion down. Is blade buffing always ATG or can...
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    The back and forth pattern that draws lather back...

    The back and forth pattern that draws lather back onto the skin has proven to be really helpful to me as well. Is that an acceptable stroke to make part of my daily shave or is that just a beginners...
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    What would you guys recommend in the following...

    What would you guys recommend in the following situation. If I make several passes over an area, chin or neck especially, and it is not as smooth as I want it, how should I go about getting that area...
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    Thanks guys makes a lot of sense. I think that...

    Thanks guys makes a lot of sense. I think that Kees response is a good thing for people to read who are making the transition from cartridge to straight. I think that the problem areas for me, such...
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    Allow your skin time to adapt. Does the skin...

    Allow your skin time to adapt.

    Does the skin need to adapt to the transition of switching to straight from cartridge?
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    Shaving every day?

    Hey all, quick question about the frequency of shaving with a straight. I am now at the point where I am comfortable shaving my entire face with the straight, and have been doing so for a week now. I...
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