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  1. Thread: Confidence

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    Wow, I had a great shave today. I am up to 3...

    Wow, I had a great shave today. I am up to 3 passes and getting great results.

    I tried shaving 2 days ago with a razor I honed myself on diamonds and I got a little burn on my neck...today...
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    I'm right there with you, but I do use the left...

    I'm right there with you, but I do use the left for about 10-15 % of the strokes. I just cannot do it all one handed. I hope to some day learn to shave one handed...with both left and right hands;)
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  3. Thread: Confidence

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    Very true, a person needs to have comfort and...

    Very true, a person needs to have comfort and respect for sharp things. With these comes the understanding that sharp is safe and dull is dangerous. If you are not shaking your head in agreement, you...
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    I agree with both of you. I ALWAYS (now) use...

    I agree with both of you.

    I ALWAYS (now) use two hand towels for a shave. One I soak in hot water and lay on my face for a few minutes prior to shaving, then I use it to wipe my blade on during...
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    I think we are in similar places. I finally...

    I think we are in similar places. I finally discovered the key to getting all the areas of my neck (I am a slim fellow with a protruding Adam's Apple and deep impressions on both sides of my...
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    I guess I will take this a step farther. There...

    I guess I will take this a step farther. There is a certain bliss that accompanies ignorance.

    When I first started lurking around here I thought that straight shaving would be a great mystery as...
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    Thanks, all. I enjoy the learning. It is...

    Thanks, all.

    I enjoy the learning.

    It is true each shave seems to get better, though I am sure there will be steps backward every now and then. I just wanted to share what seemed to unlock a...
  8. Thread: Confidence

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    Confidence

    I'm a noob, but I just had the best shave of my life and it's only my 5th (?) shave with a straight.

    In addition to trying a face lather with Bald Frog instead of my mug (which seemed to work...
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