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Scotto
10-24-2005, 05:02 PM
Well, through the generosity of Laz and company, I won one of the razors in the drawing. I guess I can't keep procrastinating....

Now I gotta get a strop. After I get back from my business trip later this week I'll have to take care of that. I am thinking of the Hand America one that Rik likes. Stay tuned for lots of gory detail (pun hopefully not intended)
guenron
10-24-2005, 05:34 PM
Well, through the generosity of Laz and company, I won one of the razors in the drawing. I guess I can't keep procrastinating....

Now I gotta get a strop. After I get back from my business trip later this week I'll have to take care of that. I am thinking of the Hand America one that Rik likes. Stay tuned for lots of gory detail (pun hopefully not intended)
Remember, the Eau de Baudian! It's mine!!!!:biggrin:
AFDavis11
10-24-2005, 05:46 PM
You know Scotto,

I have been thinking about your transition to straights. I have often thought if I was transitioning again to a straight tomorrow I would shave first pass with my DE, continuing my daily routine. And then shave with my straight on the second pass for about a week or so.

That way you remove a lot of the drag associated with the first pass. Learn to shave with a straight, positioning, technique etc. Don't ever walk away with too bad a shave. And, never force yourself to use pressure and cause damage or razor burn.

Even today, I love doing the second pass with a straight. It gets closer than a DE and I can really focus on the moves, know when I'm getting the whiskers, but don't have to fight through a full shave.

Give it some thought...it really is a lot of fun either way.
Laz in Tampa
10-24-2005, 06:02 PM
Well, through the generosity of Laz and company, I won one of the razors in the drawing. I guess I can't keep procrastinating....

Now I gotta get a strop. After I get back from my business trip later this week I'll have to take care of that. I am thinking of the Hand America one that Rik likes. Stay tuned for lots of gory detail (pun hopefully not intended)

Umm....I am glad you won a razor...but I am not so sure that I like the title of this thread...(gulp)..haha.

Best way to learn is to throw away all your other shaving implements. Just my opinion.
Nick
10-24-2005, 06:19 PM
Good luck Scotto!

Remember, pain is just weakness leaving the body. :eek:

-Nick
Laz in Tampa
10-24-2005, 06:45 PM
Good luck Scotto!

Remember, pain is just weakness leaving the body. :eek:

-Nick

Yeah, and Chicks dig scars!
Rik
10-24-2005, 07:29 PM
Remember, the Eau de Baudian! It's mine!!!!:biggrin:
The scavengers are getting restless. :001_tt2:
roughrider
10-24-2005, 08:37 PM
Take your time, pay attention, and you'll be alright.










Hopefully. :biggrin:
JohnP
10-25-2005, 03:14 PM
don't worry you won't even feel the cut until you feel the warm blood flowing down your neck onto your legs and spattering on the floor......
that, or you'll just get a decent shave......;)
John P.
DoubleE
10-25-2005, 04:02 PM
Scotto:
Just think of your trembling hand as the straight razor equivalent of the vibrating M3P.:scared:

Jerry
Scotto
10-25-2005, 04:06 PM
You guys are making me feel real comfortable... NOT! :tongue:
roughrider
10-25-2005, 05:55 PM
Go for it and afterwards if you're still alive, be sure to let us know how it went.
rtaylor61
10-25-2005, 07:33 PM
Scotto,

Just remember how important prep is: wash your face with hot water, pay your life insurance, steam you face with a towel, soak the brush, write your will, heat up the hot pot, lather you face and soak with another towel, make sure the front door is unlocked for emergency personel, re-lather your face and shave away!

Randy