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Shave #22 this morning:
Back on the steel DOVO. I did about 25 laps on 0.25 micron diamond last night. This was a balsa "strop" with a light spray of the diamond. Then (as usual) I did 50 laps on plain linen, 50 laps on leather. I don't know if I can "feel" the effect of the diamond stropping, but whatever it was, I did get a good shave today!
It seems like I get more "moves" and ability with the blade every day. Result today was fairly good. Quite a smooth shave, some larger areas very smooth, no nicks, and moderate alcohol burn after. In particular, today I got some good improvement in the 'stache area. The chin is still rough but I am figuring more out.
Also I think my shave was faster today.
Definitely this is something that keeps on improving. The key to doing it, from what I know at this point, is to learn as much as you can by reading, and then plan to stick with it for a few months. Accept that you'll have bad shaves for the first few weeks probably.
I know one thing from the gun community, which is that some people acquire a lot of gear. The reason: gear is fun and it's a lot easier to acquire things than it is to acquire skill. There's also a saying, beware of the man with one gun because he probably knows how to use it. I have a feeling that similar ideas may be relevant to straight shaving.
Cool, that's what it seems like. And it's fun.
Back on the steel DOVO. I did about 25 laps on 0.25 micron diamond last night. This was a balsa "strop" with a light spray of the diamond. Then (as usual) I did 50 laps on plain linen, 50 laps on leather. I don't know if I can "feel" the effect of the diamond stropping, but whatever it was, I did get a good shave today!
It seems like I get more "moves" and ability with the blade every day. Result today was fairly good. Quite a smooth shave, some larger areas very smooth, no nicks, and moderate alcohol burn after. In particular, today I got some good improvement in the 'stache area. The chin is still rough but I am figuring more out.
Also I think my shave was faster today.
Definitely this is something that keeps on improving. The key to doing it, from what I know at this point, is to learn as much as you can by reading, and then plan to stick with it for a few months. Accept that you'll have bad shaves for the first few weeks probably.
I know one thing from the gun community, which is that some people acquire a lot of gear. The reason: gear is fun and it's a lot easier to acquire things than it is to acquire skill. There's also a saying, beware of the man with one gun because he probably knows how to use it. I have a feeling that similar ideas may be relevant to straight shaving.
tomorrow will mark my one year anniversary with the straight and i can tell you that it only gets better.
Cool, that's what it seems like. And it's fun.