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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: PianoMan on March 12, 2008, 08:45:52 AM

Title: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: PianoMan 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

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Timmay 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!

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Rob on March 12, 2008, 09:26:54 AM

Hey: now you can feel slyer than ever! 8)

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Sooner Steve on March 12, 2008, 09:27:22 AM

Practice and patience are the key.

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Paul on March 12, 2008, 09:50:34 AM

Way to go Pianoman O0  Practice DOES make perfect.

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Tyler on March 12, 2008, 11:53:28 AM

Sweet!

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: fireman on March 12, 2008, 01:37:42 PM

it gets easier O0

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: warhawk on March 12, 2008, 05:15:12 PM

way 2 go, pianoman. O0

WARHAWK O0

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Mikekoz13 on March 13, 2008, 04:19:43 AM

Oh PianoMan.... you've now reached the pinnacle of SLYness.

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: jusbnme on March 13, 2008, 12:34:24 PM

cool bro.  O0

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: xnewyawka 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.

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Adam 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.

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: skinhead002 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!

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Sgt. Pate on April 19, 2008, 03:54:16 PM

I sure understand the joy!  ;D

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: Gump 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

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: bludger44 on April 20, 2008, 09:57:35 AM

Thats awesome man! I'm still trying to "break in" my head before I start going against the grain on the back and top.

Title: Re: Finally...against the grain!
Post by: PianoMan on April 21, 2008, 02:45:51 PM

Quote from: bludger44 on April 20, 2008, 09:57:35 AM

Thats awesome man! I'm still trying to "break in" my head before I start going against the grain on the back and top.

Take your time bludger.... It took me a while before I could do it.  I just think it takes some time for your dome to "toughen up".  You'll know when you're ready  O0