Very nice razor. Keep the blade flat and the soap wet and slippery. Stretch the skin. Stretch the skin. Keep the strokes light and short. You are shaving off the foam. You are not shaving off whiskers. Keep at it. You are doing fine.Third straight razor shave:
Ralf Aust 5/8”. Surprisingly smooth on the face. Neck not so much. No blood so still a success.
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Sixth straight razor shave:
Took a step backwards today. Results were so so and neck area is not happy. Back to the drawing board. A cease fire may be called for tomorrow. Neck was not taught enough.
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When I first started shaving with a straight I could only do my neck every other day. It took a few months before I could do it every day. Now if the razor isn't right or I apply too much pressure I have to wait 2-3 days for it to heal.
I really find this 1/4 hollow razor model (also made as Hellberg 42 and Heljestrand 24) to be an excellent razor, and for many decades it was the best selling razor model in Sweden.EDV Neistrom
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