A good tip is to rub the fingers you use to stretch on an alum block, it stops it slipping.I found this difficult to do with the soap I was using - Sterling Soap.
A good tip is to rub the fingers you use to stretch on an alum block, it stops it slipping.I found this difficult to do with the soap I was using - Sterling Soap.
Same trick I've used for years. Good tip!A good tip is to rub the fingers you use to stretch on an alum block, it stops it slipping.
DE = double edge like in a double-edge "safety" razor.One of my other challenges I found during my first SE shave ....
DE = double edge like in a double-edge "safety" razor.
SE = single edge like in a single edge "safety" razor.
SR = straight razor (includes disposable blade or shavette straight razors.
I am assuming that when you write SE, you really mean SR.
Wrap the corner of a washcloth around your fingertips to give them traction on slippery skin.One of my other challenges I found during my first SE shave was that although I know I have to stretch the face while shaving, I found this difficult to do with the soap I was using - Sterling Soap.
I just did as best as I could with stretching the face using my facial muscles. It worked as best as it could.
Another challenge I also found was when going from one side to another, I had a hard time switching to my other hand. I suspect this will improve over time. Most of the shave - I found myself using just one hand during the shaving process.
DE shaving is SOOO much easier !!!
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You will get there. Once you get that edge, you might want a family member put a block on eBay, Amazon, and the BST forum right here.@SparkyLB that was a wonderful post and has given me lots to think about. Soon I'll be starting on my SR journey having "won" (is it still winning if I was the only competitor?) @rbscebu's PIF for a Titan straight.
It will arrive with a pasted balsa shave-ready edge, which I'll maintain on the .1um pasted balsa strop that I made. Based on your experience, that journey from zero experience to a great shave with a SR will take a LOT of patience. And failures. But I'm sure I'll get there in the end, and when I get there I'll wonder what was so hard about it along the way.
I can already feel an urge to take a cruddy old thing from an auction site and turn it into a work of art that shaves my face. All in good time I guess.
Just remember that the PIF'ed Titan SR has a bevel angle of 18°. This gives a very acceptable and forgiving shaving edge but not necessarily the keenest. A more accute bevel angle, requiring a different SR, will give you a keener edge.@SparkyLB that was a wonderful post and has given me lots to think about. Soon I'll be starting on my SR journey having "won" (is it still winning if I was the only competitor?) @rbscebu's PIF for a Titan straight.
It will arrive with a pasted balsa shave-ready edge, which I'll maintain on the .1um pasted balsa strop that I made. Based on your experience, that journey from zero experience to a great shave with a SR will take a LOT of patience. And failures. But I'm sure I'll get there in the end, and when I get there I'll wonder what was so hard about it along the way.
I can already feel an urge to take a cruddy old thing from an auction site and turn it into a work of art that shaves my face. All in good time I guess.
He can get around the blocks using a VPN .You will get there. Once you get that edge, you might want a family member put a block on eBay, Amazon, and the BST forum right here.
Behave yourself. This is about restraint, not circumvention!He can get around the blocks using a VPN .
Agreed. Not only it like a 3" wide DE, (covers more real estate) but if you've got a good edge, it only takes a little pressure to get the job done.Bonus points that a SR is actually easier on your skin than any other razor. At least when you do your part.
Be careful playing around the SR shaving rabbit-hole... it's slippery and sloped...
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