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Offline Todd

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« on: December 22, 2007, 07:18:11 PM »
Hello all.

This is the end of my fourth week going sly and I admit that I do like it (and now my wife is used to it). I was very nervous about doing so but I read many of these posts and went ahead and did it. I still come here weekly for tips.

My only issue is that I use the Headblade Sport from front to back so I do not go against the grain on the back. That means I can feel stubble back there. I've gone against a few times back there but I am just nervous to do so (that'll probably change). Do you all go against in the back?

Anyway, I'm Todd and glad to be a member!
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2007, 07:32:56 PM »
Todd !  Welcome.  And glad we were of some assistance.  And glad to have ya.

Yes I shave in any direction where there is still "roughness" to be felt so I get it baby butt smooth. O0
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2007, 07:35:44 PM »
I do sides first, than front to back, than back to front, than search for missed spots, seems to work for me. I shave standing at the sink, than get in the shower, and again search for missed spots, and get them than. I also like to put a hot wash cloth on my head first, seems to soften things up for me. Good luck
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2007, 07:39:04 PM »
Don't be afraid to go against the grain.  Just take things slowly and carefully and soon you'll get the hang of it.  It gets easier with practice.  Against the grain is the way to go.  Once you get your head completely smooth, you'll quickly get hooked and see why we obsess over rough spots.

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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2007, 07:42:35 PM »
Welcome Todd.  Glad to have you here.
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2007, 07:44:30 PM »
Welcome Todd, great to have you with us.  And the answer to your question is yes indeed.  Go against the grain all the way.  Just take your time with the back.  Bending your head forward towards the floor can help to get a close shave back there.  Slow and easy is the way.
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2007, 07:48:47 PM »
As far as a smooth noggin' goes, the ends justify the means....whatever works best for you.
Welcome Todd!

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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2007, 09:43:28 PM »
todd....welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya found us.  jump in & join the fun by being an active member. O0

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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2007, 10:11:04 PM »
Todd...dont be afraid, you will get the hang of it...the most important thing with headblade sp is to make sure you are applying pressure to the wheels....not the blade.  Just remember that and you will do fine.  Just take it slow.....
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2007, 10:30:14 PM »
Quote from: RazorX on December 22, 2007, 07:39:04 PM
Don't be afraid to go against the grain.  Just take things slowly and carefully and soon you'll get the hang of it.  It gets easier with practice.  Against the grain is the way to go.  Once you get your head completely smooth, you'll quickly get hooked and see why we obsess over rough spots.

... what he said.  Oh, by the way, welcome!
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2007, 09:20:54 AM »
the boys covered it all. so i will just say welcome. >:D
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2007, 09:26:09 AM »
Welcome!
I just want to add that when I do the back of my head I look down to stretch the skin tight. Get a cleaner shave that way. Oh, I also go against the grain everywhere!
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2007, 12:45:58 PM »
Welcome, Todd and a merry sly Christmas!

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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2007, 12:52:05 PM »
Todd, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  For most or our shaving routines, check out this thread - http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=923.0
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Re: Lurker Turned Shaver
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2007, 12:42:46 AM »
Welcome brother!
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