I'm not sure exactly which number I'm on but I think it's #12 so I'll go with that.
#12: definitely getting closer! Went with a more aggressive angle, light / "no" pressure and slight lateral (slicing) movements, and got better WTG result. That let me try some more XTG and get some results in that. I'm definitely starting to get a shave out of this. My goal is to get to the "acceptable shave" level, not going for BBS. I guess my shave today was equivalent to a hasty shave with my Fusion. I still have a long way to go to get them as good as my DE shaves. For me, the DE is really excellent so if I can get to that point, it's great.
I did use the DE for finishing, but it's getting less and less.
I think I will need to send my razors for a re-honing at some point, because I'm sure that my early clumsy razor use is putting excessive wear on it.
The good news: no nicks, almost no irritation.
#12: definitely getting closer! Went with a more aggressive angle, light / "no" pressure and slight lateral (slicing) movements, and got better WTG result. That let me try some more XTG and get some results in that. I'm definitely starting to get a shave out of this. My goal is to get to the "acceptable shave" level, not going for BBS. I guess my shave today was equivalent to a hasty shave with my Fusion. I still have a long way to go to get them as good as my DE shaves. For me, the DE is really excellent so if I can get to that point, it's great.
I did use the DE for finishing, but it's getting less and less.
I think I will need to send my razors for a re-honing at some point, because I'm sure that my early clumsy razor use is putting excessive wear on it.
The good news: no nicks, almost no irritation.
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