Thanks Jakem great answer, very helpfull ... but then, true die hard straight razor shavers figure out a way to enjoy their straight razor shave while on the...
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C Watson
docwatsn
Feb 12, 2012 1:45 am
... getting a difficult to hone razor shave ready on the first attempt.* Tonight I pulled it out, a few passes on a barber's stone, a few passes on each side...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 12, 2012 7:37 am
... ~~~If I could recommend a shave brush for you , it would be one I have used a lot...the Omega #48 (10048?)...about $14 tops. the #49 is pretty much the...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 12, 2012 7:46 am
... ~~~Hey Clyde, have you thought about asking for help locally? Perhaps there are other straight razor shavers that hone that could help you with your...
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C Watson
docwatsn
Feb 13, 2012 3:49 am
... Thanks for the suggestion. Although I get frustrated, I'm happy with my skills. I've got a small collection (less than a doz - most belonged to my great...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 15, 2012 10:40 am
... ~~~Understood Clyde, but know this...if you ever need help, feel free to bounce questions off this board...plenty of straight razor users here ready...
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Indalecio Valdez
indaleciovaldez
Feb 21, 2012 4:37 am
So far I´m doing good, I had 2 bad experiences with the straight razor, I think I still do not have the skill to know the right pressure I need to use on my...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 21, 2012 10:32 am
... ~~~give it time Chito, you will get there, and glad to hear you found using the safety razor best for you at this juncture. As you get more comfortable...
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LeoP
petl61
Mar 8, 2012 5:21 am
now a days , no changeable blade straight razors available in the market. which i use reqularly and find quite comforatbale and handy. try and let me know petl...
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C Watson
docwatsn
Mar 8, 2012 6:53 pm
... Try a beauty supply store and ask for "Hair Shapers". These are straight razors with removable blades. Usually with a removable guard around the blade....
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Barry
waltdkidd
Mar 8, 2012 7:16 pm
Leo - What type of changeable blade razor are you using? Are you looking for another changeable razor, or were you just commenting about the usefulness of this...
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Belgian Hone Guy
howardschechter
Mar 9, 2012 6:33 am
I've been a member of SRP for years.I see there are only 2571 members. Is this some new group? My preference for email comm would be...
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Belgian Hone Guy
howardschechter
Mar 9, 2012 6:42 am
Nick, The smaller stone which comes with some hones is a slurry stone. If you want to keep your hone flat - and there are very good reasons for doing so - you...
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hoglahoo
Mar 11, 2012 8:52 pm
Howard, This is straight razor place's first internet home, and it is a few years older than the straightrazorplace.com. Even though we now have a dedicated...
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Belgian Hone Guy
howardschechter
Mar 16, 2012 1:17 am
Awesome! I forgot it even existed! Thanks for filling me in. Howard P.S. how do I change my contact email to hschechter@...?...
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sh8knj8kster
Mar 16, 2012 7:59 am
... ~~~you'll have to log in then go here http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/straightrazorplace/join then step2, message delivery Best, Jake Reddick Fla....
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STEPHEN REVP
reverendshifu
Apr 10, 2012 12:37 am
Hello would you have a printable form which shows how to shave each part of the face?...
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Paul Larson
plars47
Apr 10, 2012 12:10 pm
You can find such a diagram in Milady's barbering textbook (if you can find a copy), but the bottom line is you need to do it by feel. Â Most men do a first...
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bty775818
Apr 10, 2012 5:05 pm
... Do you mean http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/straightrazorplace/files/shavediag1.gif and ...
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Robin Cosby
robin_cosby
Apr 11, 2012 7:57 am
Hello! Perhaps the link below will be useful, even though the shaving instructions themselves are for barbers, rather than for self-shavers. ...
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Steve Lawrence
sgl0412
Apr 18, 2012 6:14 pm
One thing to remember is that everyone's beard grows in different directions. Â I work with someone whose beard grows down and to the back along his check,...
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Shon Stanley
shon3gspl
Apr 20, 2012 4:03 am
Hey Guys I've missed the forum , work has been a buzz saw! I'm all ears now ... Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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kennethmcguigan1987
kennethmcgui...
Apr 24, 2012 7:07 pm
Hi forum, I'm new to the group & also the art of straight shaving, I just wanted to ask a couple of quick questions if that's ok. Firstly - to achieve a...
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kennethmcguigan1987
kennethmcgui...
Apr 24, 2012 7:09 pm
Does it****...
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Barry
waltdkidd
Apr 24, 2012 8:02 pm
Hi Ken, Welcome! The quick reply to your question is yes. The "perfect shave" derives from the perfect combination of proper equipment, facial preparation,...
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sh8knj8kster
Apr 25, 2012 7:22 am
... ~~~IMO, you can get a really good shave using low budget tools, so long as your technique is sound. Since you're asking this question, it sounds like you...
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Shon
shon3gspl
Apr 26, 2012 4:58 am
Hi im new to straight razor shaving (only a few months) but here is my question. What gritty of stone on the average makes a razor shave ready? I have a 4000...
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johntopdog
Apr 26, 2012 6:14 pm
... There are more than one answr to this question. Some of the well practiced can use a 4000 and finish with an 8000 to get a pull free shave. Some may need...
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Hogleehoo
hoglahoo
Apr 27, 2012 2:32 am
A hone rated at 4000 grit has its place in honing straight razors, but is too coarse to give you the final edge you want for shaving. You want something finer...
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Shon
shon3gspl
Apr 27, 2012 4:18 am
Hi guys where can a send my.razors two razors to be.sharpened until I can master this technique ?...
