I don't think you'll be disappointed once you start working with a good natural stone. My first edge off of a natural, an ILR, was a completely different experience and I was instantly hooked. Not that I don't get great edges from a 12K or 30K ceramic stone, but the edges are just smoother as well as sharp. Sometimes I still like a good 30K edge but I'll usually reach for a natural finish these days.
What Did You Learn From Your SR Shave Today?
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I like the idea of adding one stone at a time. Starting with a finisher seems like a good idea.
I get my best shaves with super sharp edges, so I’ll need a stone that can deliver those. But I’m sticking with film for now and I’ll have to make due by reading honing posts and looking at the pictures.
A good prefinisher and a nice hard Ark would be perfect. The prefinisher for a hard ark can just be a finisher.
I learned that my dog will eat 3/4 of a brand new stick of Arko, including the wrapper, before she realizes that it’s soap and tastes awful.
Hmmm... Makes me wonder whether @FarmerTan has done any nutritional studies with the wonder soap...
My mom used Ivory soap to kleen up my language once, but I was so busy trying not to swallow that I had no time to take notes! Sorry friends...
Lab (Labrador Retriever), @Seelector?
Very close Frank... She's a Golden Retriever. She's 9 years old and really should know better by now, but she doesn't.
Lemme guess, you've got a Lab that eats any old random stuff you leave lying around?
Very close Frank... She's a Golden Retriever. She's 9 years old and really should know better by now, but she doesn't.
Lemme guess, you've got a Lab that eats any old random stuff you leave lying around?
Yes, but not me - my brother-in-law's Lab.
Yep, same razor but this time I maintained absolute focus on the angle and pressure. I was able to achieve a close and smooth shave and no drama.
She must have thought it was a urinal.
I learned that shaving with a wedge is the way to go with my beard: no stalling or stuttering, just the smooth onward motion of a crisp edge, like the sea coming in at high tide!
I also learned that the heavier grind demands a lighter hand...
I also learned that the heavier grind demands a lighter hand...
I learned that a Kai Captain Titan Mild blade really struggles and stutters on the tough hairs along my jawline. The ark finished edge that I used 20 minutes later for cleanup (dry!) did not.
Lesson (re)learned: if I'm using a shavette I should remember to settle for DFS.
Lesson (re)learned: if I'm using a shavette I should remember to settle for DFS.
Dry?
I need to try that.
I wouldn't recommend it generally
The razor was on my dresser and I was annoyed by the stubble that remained under my chin so I just swiped it away. Could have ended badly as the skin was already a little raw from the actual shave. But, a feather light touch and a keen edge did the trick.
I thought you ment the edge was finished on a dry ark. After reading your post again I don't understand why I got that from itI wouldn't recommend it generally
The razor was on my dresser and I was annoyed by the stubble that remained under my chin so I just swiped it away. Could have ended badly as the skin was already a little raw from the actual shave. But, a feather light touch and a keen edge did the trick.
I’ve done the same. I think that may be common.
Extra attention around the jugular vein and carotid artery.
You really have to be very aggressive to cut the jugular vein, let alone the carotid artery. I think we are safe lol.
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