Yes, but along the way, you discovered THE METHOD.
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Yes, but along the way, you discovered THE METHOD.
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Long before I registered I read posts by Seraphim extolling the virtues of film, and the "gentlemanly discussions" therein.
To the many users involved in creating and refining The Method, thank you. I'd still be using DE if I couldn't hone my own blades, and I'm still cautious about the outlay for stones that may or may not be worth it. At least film is consistent and proven to work.
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The method definitely works; we know that for sure. But to really get behind this, you would need to compare a "method" edge to a jnat edge, to a suehiro edge, Belgian cuticle, la lune, and the list goes on. Many professionals finish with the Suehiro 20k that retails for about $280. Some jnat stones go for several thousand dollars. Chevy makes a car the definitely works. But some prefer BMWs, Mercedes or Bentley. To satisfy your curiosity, when your razors need honing you might send out to various professionals and request a specific edge. That would be a cost effective effort. Or, just spend a lot on stones and decide for yourself. Personally. I like the comfort of a jnat edge compared to the ultra-sharp method edge. But I have a razor out for honing now and its coming back with a suehiro 20k edge. If it's too sharp, I'll tame it on my jnat. But I am curious to see how the suehiro edge shaves.
What’s his YouTube name? I want to watch that video and see what I shouldn’t do.
Sadly, I don't have it, nor have I been able to find it again. I stumbled upon it when looking up how to straight shave, and I always figured I could find it again.
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He must have taken it down. I can't find it either. But if you want to see someone using a kamisori the right way, here is a good example.
That is really good technique, especially the stretching part.
I used to think that I did enough stretching but after watching this I'll definitely see improvement in the shave.
Thanks for the recommendation.
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Yes, I always think less pressure - more stretching.
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I watched the video again and I am amazed at this young man's technique. He uses his lips and tongue for stretching while shaving his chin and mustache area, and he pulls on his ear too. He is using a new Iwasaki and he has touched it up on a Suehiro stone. That is also amazing as well, as I have a new Iwasaki and they come through incredibly sharp. I will likely watch this video a few more times as I seek to improve my technique.
Just did a quick search and found this for all who asked.
Jason Fraser..... Kamisori shaving 101: learning to shave with my kamisori traditional japanese straight razor....
Jason Fraser..... Kamisori shaving 101: learning to shave with my kamisori traditional japanese straight razor....
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