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This is a list of posts by [http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/lynn.html Lynn Abrams]. Original posts are linked at the end of each tip.
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# For those of us using the Norton 4K8K and getting a razor to the point of nice shaving, but want just a little better shave, you can use either an Escher or Coticule and obtain a really super finished edge. In these situations I will do 3-5 strokes on the Norton 8K follwed by 10-15 strokes on either the Escher or Coticule. May take a couple of times, but the results are usually worth it. I do strop and test shave with each rotation to see where I'm at. Remember, this rotation is after the normal 4K/8K Pyramid.<ref>http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/44560-post1.html</ref>
 
# If you guys ever receive a razor that has been poorly ground or has a lot of flattening of the spine and want to see how much honing you will have to do or decide whether to have it reground, here is a neat tip. Take either your Norton 8K stone or Coticule or whatever polishing stone you use and give the razor 5-10 X pattern strokes. Then, look at the edge and see if it is shiny all the way to the cutting surface. Depending on how far up the edge the shiny part is will be an indication of how much work you will have to do. If shiny all the way to the cutting part of the edge, you can start with a regular honing pyramid.<ref>http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/basic-honing/6616-lynns-tips-2-a.html</ref>
 
# Here's a tip for getting a really nice hot lather to start your shave. I get steaming hot water directly from our tap. Whether you use cream or a cake soap, use just the tip of the brush to absorb the soap. Don't mush down on the entire brush hair to generate your lather. Once that is done, you can work the brush on the face to get the hot water from below the brush tip to improve the lather and it is usually nice and hot. <ref>http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/shaving/6836-lynns-tips-3-a</ref>
 
# I've been noticing that when I am using a larger width blade like a 7/8 or 8/8 that I am flattening out the angle of the blade as I shave my chin. When this happens the shave is not quite as smooth and is a little uncomfortable. As soon as I recognize this and bring the angle back to a more upright angle (approx. 30 degree), I am back to a smooth and comfy shave. Keep an eye on this when your are shaving with any size blade.<ref>http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/shaving/8810-lynns-tips-4-a.html</ref>
 
# Tis a high pitched sound, hence singing........heard mainly when lifting the spine up and only having the edge touching as the stroke ends. Usually with pressure.<ref>http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/76542-post4.html</ref>
 
# Don't know how many of you keep an eye on the length of the blades on the straight razors you buy or what your preferences might be, but thought I would share some interesting findings for discussion. When I shave with a blade that is 3 inches long, regardless of whether a rounded point, square or spike, I rarely have any problems when it comes to nicks or cuts. Don't know why, but this is a very comfortable length for me. The minute I go to a 3 1/2 inch long blade, especially a spike point, I need to be more than careful to make sure I don't dig the spike into the side of my face, particularly on the cross grain stroke. For what ever reason, the extra length changes the angle I am most used to when shaving and if I don't watch out for an instant, nice nick or cut.<ref>http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/razors/9186-lynns-tips-6-a.html</ref>
 
# When you are shaving no matter how many passes you use, there is usually an area either missed or that might be tougher and you go back to it for a touch up. Your face usually will dry up pretty quickly following a straight razor pass so be sure when you do touch up that area, you have either water or lather on it. It will really help get those pesky remaining whiskers.<ref>http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/shaving/10096-lynns-tips-7-a.html</ref>
 
 
 
 
 
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