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Offline PianoMan

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Finally...against the grain!
« on: March 12, 2008, 08:45:52 AM »
For a month now I've been struggling going against the grain on the back of my head.  As I was shaving this morning there was no stopping!  I took my time, used lots of HeadSlick and was finally able to get it.  Hopefully now that I've gone over it once it will be easier.  So excited I had to share.... :) 

I'm feelin' very SLY yoday  ;D
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Offline Timmay

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2008, 08:54:17 AM »
Awesome bro....glad you finally mastered it.  Keep it up...it will get easier.  Thats the one thing...first time shavers think they can just zip right thru it....patience patience patience...

Timmmayyy!
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Offline Rob

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2008, 09:26:54 AM »
Hey: now you can feel slyer than ever! 8)
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Offline Sooner Steve

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2008, 09:27:22 AM »
Practice and patience are the key.
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Offline Paul

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2008, 09:50:34 AM »
Way to go Pianoman O0  Practice DOES make perfect.
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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2008, 11:53:28 AM »
Sweet!
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Offline fireman

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2008, 01:37:42 PM »
it gets easier O0
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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2008, 05:15:12 PM »
way 2 go, pianoman. O0

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Offline Mikekoz13

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2008, 04:19:43 AM »
Oh PianoMan.... you've now reached the pinnacle of SLYness.
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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2008, 12:34:24 PM »
cool bro.  O0
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Offline xnewyawka

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2008, 10:29:16 AM »
Good to hear, bro!, I fully understand too. I only started going against the grain in the last month and a half or so. I was only going with the grain pretty much all around, with the exception of the sides near the ears.
I finally said "let me see if I can do this", and started doing the top front to back and I gradually got used to it. It's awesome, and I get smoother than smooth. It's slick and clean.
I still can't go from back of neck up to top, it seems the blade digs in more there. Going to have to just go slow until I get used to the feel.
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Offline Adam

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2008, 07:53:07 PM »
Way to go, Piano Man (great song, BTW).  I have been going against the grain for as long as I can remember.  Like the guys said, it just takes  practice and patience.  Hang in there, you'll get it.
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Offline skinhead002

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2008, 03:07:19 PM »
congrats bald brother!  You,ve just stepped up to a new level of total baldness.  Nothing is like that feeling after a total against the grain headshave in the morning!
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Offline Sgt. Pate

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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2008, 03:54:16 PM »
I sure understand the joy!  ;D
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Re: Finally...against the grain!
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2008, 09:46:13 AM »
Nice Job.

It's tough to take that first step.  I know it took me forever to go sly - I used clippers for quite a while.  When I finally went sly a month or so ago, I started going against the grain right away.  I figured if I'm going to take a dip in the water I might as well jump.  :px

I just read a lot on this forum and just took my time.  Just  don't get cocky..one morning I went a little faster than I should have and nicked myself.  Lesson learned  :/O
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