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So... A few weeks ago I got the Boker and it scratched my strop. I found that it's due to some puckering of the leather after being treated.

Until today the Boker just didn't seem to strop up...

So I noticed a trick that some barbers use in their videos. The trick is loading some soap on their hands and working it into the beard. I realised that a thin layer of soap residue from the first...

So today I got my most comfortable and closest shave with my new Boker. It surprised me how long it took for me to get a decent shave. Razors do have vastly different characteristics. Some of the...

So. I had such irritation from a shave a few days ago that when I did a practice lather later that day it burned so severely that I thought my frankincense soap was a skin allergen and irritant.
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I actually don't. Locally there aren't any stores with acceptable options I'm aware of. Waiting to have some cash to get some after shave stuff. (Hopefully another razor, too)

Omg! Best shave yet this morning! Today I worked out what a light touch actually is. It's feather light. I got bbs on my cheeks and finally figured out how to get close around the crease in my neck. ...

Watched some lathering videos yesterday evening and found some nice tips for building a lather. Put them into practice, eased up the pressure on my strop. As a result I had the most comfortable shave...

Yesterday I did my first xtg pass. It went ok. Today was the second attempt and it was closer, but less comfortable. I got a few little spots of irritation. Pressure on the blade seems to be one of...

No irritation and better lather today. I did cut myself a little under my nose this time. Styptic pencil smarts a little. Stropping made the shave more comfy also. I'm definitely digging the process....

It did go fairly well. I think I'm hooked. I've been boring my wife all morning talking about the shave and watching instructional videos.

Thanks for the advice, 10pups on building lather...

Thanks, I'll flip my brush. The brush smells like a badger. I admit that was a little surprising.

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Ok. I want to preamble this post with a confession: I shaved my whole face the first time ever shaving with a straight. Ok, that was cathartic.

Next: it went ok. I did end up with tiny, cartridge...