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Patience pays off

This morning, I really had the best shave ever. I have been wetshaving for 3 months now, not long compared to many of you, but long enough that I have learned a few things.

This AM, I took my time and didn't get into a rush. I had a Lord Platinum blade in for its third shave. My Slim was cranked to 5, and was ready to go. I used my Haslinger Sandleholz shaving soap that I got froma generous B&B member last month. I whipped up the soap to a nice, thick and creamy lather.

Lately, due to time, I have been doing a quick 2-pass shave. It is good enough, but not a perfect shave. Today, I went 2 passes WTG, and a final pass XTG. As I said, I took my time, moving rather slowly, and received near BBS...without even trying to get it. My face was so slick, the AS glided over, giving me no burn.

A couple of things have sunk in:

1. My technique has greatly improved since August.

2. Taking my time is always the best way to go.

3. Forget about trying to get BBS, just enjoy the shave.

4. Keep the cats out of the bathroom while shaving.

The last point maybe explained at a future time in the Clown House.
 
Congratulations! Nice for us newbies to hear it keeps getting better. Cats in the bathroom - sounds like trouble.:biggrin1:
 
hey, if mantic can have cat in the bathroom, so can you, maybe it makes the shave better, i think i'll try that next time...:001_smile
 
+1. Amen to that. :thumbup1:

The great thing is, two days in a row I have not even attempted BBS, have not gone ATG, yet I have received very near BBS. Following various tips, sometimes a combination, from here has finally paid off in the end. I really am glad I found this place. Although I had already planned to go DE/wet shaving, if I had came across B&B I probably would have hacked my face up something terrible!
 
The Lord Platinum/Slim Adjustable combo works well for me too. I have 100 Platinums on the way from ntguys. One less thing to have to experiment with.
 
Cats are a great canvas to practice your art on! :a44:









Notice to all PITA members: I have a cat and love cats dearly. I have not and will not ever practice shaving a feline.
 
The Lord Platinum/Slim Adjustable combo works well for me too. I have 100 Platinums on the way from ntguys. One less thing to have to experiment with.

Odd thing, when I first started using them, I didn't really care for them. I still think the Shark is a smoother blade, but the LP is actually a nice blade.
 
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