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08-10-2008, 04:22 AM
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And here is how a real lady shaves.
And here is how a real lady shaves. Eat my dust all you other guys! Except spike of corse.
This shave is currently in progress and im going to get killed for this 
(And yours trully mixing the lather)
Pics deleted because Pearl didn't want them public.
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08-10-2008, 04:29 AM
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Starting out with a straight razor is like losing your virginity. You build up the anticipation, want it to be the best in the world and 9 times out of 10 get let down. In time you will learn that practice improves your technique.
And lets face it- in both cases, practice is half the fun
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08-10-2008, 05:04 AM
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Wow, I never realized what an odd angle that is to shave the back of one's legs. I hope you have something non-slip in that bathtub ... that looks dangerous.
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08-10-2008, 10:14 AM
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Congrats on getting a nice shave.
I am not knowlegable in the topic of leg shaves, but wouldn't it more comfortable (not to mention safer) to sit on the side of that bath?
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08-10-2008, 11:38 AM
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I am not knowlegable in the topic of leg shaves, but wouldn't it more comfortable (not to mention safer) to sit on the side of that bath?
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+1 on that actually. For the same reason I dont shave in the bath or in the shower. Slipping with a razor in my hand could be dangerous.... 
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Starting out with a straight razor is like losing your virginity. You build up the anticipation, want it to be the best in the world and 9 times out of 10 get let down. In time you will learn that practice improves your technique.
And lets face it- in both cases, practice is half the fun
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08-10-2008, 01:35 PM
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Did not realize the angles that you would have to manipulate the blade until seeing that. Good job! Congrats for taking up the art or straight shaving!
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08-10-2008, 03:36 PM
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Are you going ATG on a first pass? It appears so.... 
Ouch! 
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Starting out with a straight razor is like losing your virginity. You build up the anticipation, want it to be the best in the world and 9 times out of 10 get let down. In time you will learn that practice improves your technique.
And lets face it- in both cases, practice is half the fun
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08-10-2008, 05:43 PM
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Are you going ATG on a first pass? It appears so....
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When I shave my girlfriend's legs I can go ATG on the first pass. Since the hair is not all that dense or coarse, it wasn't a problem.
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08-10-2008, 06:45 PM
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shaving makes the hair grow back thicker and coarser, in particular when you shave ATG. Not sure she'll thank you for that but what do I know....
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Starting out with a straight razor is like losing your virginity. You build up the anticipation, want it to be the best in the world and 9 times out of 10 get let down. In time you will learn that practice improves your technique.
And lets face it- in both cases, practice is half the fun
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08-10-2008, 07:03 PM
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shaving makes the hair grow back thicker and coarser, in particular when you shave ATG.
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Old wives tale!
Does Shaving Make Hair Grow Back Thicker? | Newsweek Fact or Fiction | Newsweek.com
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08-10-2008, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruno
Congrats on getting a nice shave.
I am not knowlegable in the topic of leg shaves, but wouldn't it more comfortable (not to mention safer) to sit on the side of that bath?
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I have found it is definitely more comfortable to sit on the edge of the tub when shaving my legs. I have to stand up and reach around to get behind the knees but I am standing on the bath mat and not the slippery tub. |
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08-10-2008, 08:08 PM
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Old wives tale!
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I stand corrected. But i'm more likely to believe what you guys say than something written in Newsweek.... 
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Starting out with a straight razor is like losing your virginity. You build up the anticipation, want it to be the best in the world and 9 times out of 10 get let down. In time you will learn that practice improves your technique.
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08-10-2008, 08:47 PM
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shaving makes the hair grow back thicker and coarser, in particular when you shave ATG. Not sure she'll thank you for that but what do I know.... |
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Imagine if that tale were true. By the time we were old men we'd all have lions' manes. Or, anyone who was balding could save their hair by shaving their head for a few years. Now tha'd be a miracle cure.
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08-10-2008, 09:06 PM
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 Just be careful standing in that tub!  |
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08-10-2008, 09:08 PM
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And here is how a real lady shaves. Eat my dust all you other guys! Except spike of corse.
This shave is currently in progress and im going to get killed for this
(And yours trully mixing the lather) |
I have been waiting to intro my wife into straights, right now she uses a DE. How did it go for her? How about shave quality/speed?
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08-11-2008, 11:20 AM
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I REALLY hope that you have something on the bottom of the tub to prevent you from slipping |
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08-11-2008, 06:14 PM
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Are you going ATG on a first pass? It appears so....
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There shouldn't be any ouch! on the legs against the grain
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08-11-2008, 10:09 PM
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Back in the days when I still needed several tries to get a shaveready blade, I tested on my arms and legs.
I found that on arms and legs, wtg or atg doesn't really matter because those hairs are much softer.
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08-11-2008, 10:23 PM
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 You *are* going to get into trouble...
Very nice to meet you yesterday Buckler!
James.
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08-12-2008, 02:37 AM
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he is in MASSIVE TROUBLE!!
he's NEVER allowed to watch me shave AGAIN!!
Will take him a new Birdwing Damascus Frank Warner razor to win his way back into my bathroom and bedroom again!! And since he cannot afford it, well lets just say you won't be seeing photos like these EVER again!
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