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Lurker Turned Shaver by Todd on 22 Dec, 2007 19:18
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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?
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#1 by Robmeister on 22 Dec, 2007 19:32
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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.
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#2 by Koaa2 on 22 Dec, 2007 19:35
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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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#3 by Razor X on 22 Dec, 2007 19:39
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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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#4 by wpruitt on 22 Dec, 2007 19:42
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Welcome Todd. Glad to have you here.
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#5 by Paul on 22 Dec, 2007 19:44
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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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#6 by schro on 22 Dec, 2007 19:48
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As far as a smooth noggin' goes, the ends justify the means....whatever works best for you.
Welcome Todd!
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#7 by warhawk on 22 Dec, 2007 21:43
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todd....welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya found us. jump in & join the fun by being an active member.
WARHAWK
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#8 by Timmay on 22 Dec, 2007 22:11
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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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#9 by Stu on 22 Dec, 2007 22:30
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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! -
#10 by PBurke on 23 Dec, 2007 09:20
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the boys covered it all. so i will just say welcome.
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#11 by champ007 on 23 Dec, 2007 09:26
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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! -
#12 by joergHH on 23 Dec, 2007 12:45
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Welcome, Todd and a merry sly Christmas!
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#13 by Tyler on 23 Dec, 2007 12:52
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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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#14 by nomad on 24 Dec, 2007 00:42
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Welcome brother!