When I met you on the Interstate outside of Denver and delievered your straight razor, strp, etc. never gave it a thought about a few instructions or a good field medical kit, sorry.
Here's a few tips that may help if not already tried.
Good luck,
YF&B
Buck
SHAVING TIPS:
MAKE SURE YOUR SHAVING AREA HAS BEEN THOUROUGHLY MASSAGED WITH HOT WATER APPLY SHAVING SOAP OR SHAVE GEL ONTO THE SHAVING AREA - USE A DECENT BLADE AND STROP IT ON A REGULAR BASIS.
SHAVE WITH THE GROWTH OF THE HAIR--ONLY GO AGAINST THE GRAIN AT THE END OF THE SHAVE, AND ONLY THEN IF YOU HAVE TO. (SHAVING AGAINST THE GRAIN OF HAIR GROWTH IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF RAZOR BURN, NICKS AND IRRITATION). SOMETIMES ONE MUST REPEAT STROKES TO AN AREA OR USE SHORT STROKES AND RINSE THE BLADE OFTEN IN HOT WATER.
SHAVE IN A DOWNWARD DIRECTION
DO NOT PRESS HARD ON THE SHAVE AREA WITH THE BLADE.
RINSE THE SHAVEN AREA WITH COOLER WATER AND APPLY AN AFTER SHAVE COLOGNE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHAVING.
SHAVING GEL
Ther are several shaving gel's available that have a unique pH balanced, non-lathering formula that lessens razor irritation, while conditioning the skin. Shaving Gel helps your beard stand up for a closer, painless shave. Used daily, the special ingredients soothe the skin, and over time will lessen lines and repair damaged skin.
> I recently bought a fine straight razor and a high quality strop from Buck Connor and at the tender age of 52 I am learning how to shave with the thing. So far the results are satisfactory and the two cuts have not required the paramedics but I would appreciate any tips and suggestions regarding shaving with a straight razor. Also, I would appreciate guidance regarding sharpening and stroping the blade. Do you apply anything to the strop? You know....information.
>
> Now, it isn't often that you will get a Texan to admit to any deficit in his knowledge of all things, much less be invited to teach one something, so jump in there with your expertise and help me out here.
>
> By the way, the razor is flat georgeous...ebony wood handle and a Gerjman solingen blade....worth every nickle of Buck's price.
>
> YMOS
>
> Lanney Ratcliff
>
> ps: Ain't this a better subject than some that we have seen lately?
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Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 08:14:24 +1200
From: "The Brooks" <ghbphoto@voyager.co.nz>
Subject: MtMan-List: Tin
>you to have kids or even remember which rest stop you left them at but
copper
>cups are hard to drink hot liquids out of since they transfer heat so well.
To cure this problem put a band aid on the lip where you drink from or glue
a thin piece of leather to it instead. You can continue to drink liquids as
hot as you like with no problems. Works with tin and copper.
