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Thanks for all the support guys, I'm going to keep at it until I get it right. I'm sure I will have many questions along the way but hey thats half the fun of it right? I know what you mean about...

After reading several posts my first try was with cold water as well. Maybe I will try hot next time. My face felt like I took sandpaper to it after I was finished but feels fine now. So if freshly...

Thanks Ed, so you also experienced tugging, pulling and an overall terrible uncomfortable first shave even with a shave ready razor?

Ok, since the forum shrinks my pics I will just add links to see them full size.

Clifford HDWE Barbers Pride
Geneva Cutlery
JR Torrey
Genco Master Barber
Robert Klaas Crane Brand

I did give it a very light stropping just to get a feel but didnt put too much into it since the seller said it had already been stropped.

Thanks ace, I dont expect good results either, I know its going to take time. Just concerned if Im giving myself a starting chance.

Funny story, I tend to go all out with everything I do so.. Whilst I was waiting on my "shave ready" razor to come in I was scouring antique stores for more razors.. Ended up with six! I will post...

OK, I will give it another shot after my face recovers.. Its a Geneva cutlery from new york.

Well that's my problem. I did do a shave test, or rather tried to shave but failed miserably. How do I know if it's me or the razor?

Its 40x and purchased from fleabay

Its pretty close from my point of view.. One side is pretty much perfect with a slight widening at the very tip where it curves up, the other side mostly the same with a slight narrowing in the...

141390Hey guys, new to the site and loving it. Posted a thread in beginners and progressed to posting a pic which I was told I should post here for review. Not sure if you can tell much from it or...

Ok, I see what you mean now, I added my location. Is there anyone willing to show me the ropes? I dont mind driving a couple hours if I have to.

Hard to take a phone pic through a scope but here is what the edge looks like at 40x maybe someone can tell from this.141356

Wow! Thanks for all the replies! I did try the HHT and it failed but I also read that the test is very subjective and a razor could shave fine that fails the test. The seller stated the razor was...

Hello all, love the forum. Been reading for awhile and finally tried my first shave tonight with not so great results. I purchased a honed and stropped shave ready geneva razor from fleabay lathered...