Picked up a CJB straight

That Kai looks like it means business!

Well I've experimented a fair bit with angle and I get the same result. It's like shaving with a rusty bread knife. I wonder if I'm one of these types that does not get on with straights at all. The forums are littered with similar tales of tugging and blades seemingly unable to cut through hair.

MrK1 said:
Hmmm....




Are you sure you have the correct angle?
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Will do.

Thanks for the offer. Much appreciated but I have a small sample on the way from Sweden comprising of a Feather Pro Guard and the Kai equivalent. Be interesting to see if they make any difference. I shall report back.

Brad.bates said:
If the CJB comes up for sale drop me a pm I'd be interested in buying it.
And if you want to try some pro guard blade I can send you a couple?
Regards
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Interesting that the FAC blades don't work for you. I read a blog (Eastern Smooth) in which the author wrote about how he used an AC razor for convenience but didn't love it because it was so demanding of technique and very unforgiving. He went back to one of his straights and that put everything into context in being much easier, more relaxed and enjoyable. The consensus of experience is that shavettes are far more demanding and unforgiving which I guess you're finding out for your self.

I've managed a two pass shave with my Sanguine and must say I get a buzz from the 'high wire' element of risk. I have a couple of straights on the way I'm looking to move on to.

I have some Schick Proline P-20s (bought for my Colonial The General) – if you want to try a sample let me know.
 
Those Proline blades sound interesting after reading around the forums. I'd never heard of them until now. Thanks for the offer. I'd love to try one.

Robwiz said:
Interesting that the FAC blades don't work for you. I read a blog (Eastern Smooth) in which the author wrote about how he used an AC razor for convenience but didn't love it because it was so demanding of technique and very unforgiving. He went back to one of his straights and that put everything into context in being much easier, more relaxed and enjoyable. The consensus of experience is that shavettes are far more demanding and unforgiving which I guess you're finding out for your self.

I've managed a two pass shave with my Sanguine and must say I get a buzz from the 'high wire' element of risk. I have a couple of straights on the way I'm looking to move on to.

I have some Schick Proline P-20s (bought for my Colonial The General) – if you want to try a sample let me know.
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Well I may have found salvation in the form of the hard to find Schick Proline blade. @Robwiz was kind enough to send me one. I'd read good things about this blade from people who, like me, don't get on with Feather's Artist Club blades. The Proline is the same size as the FAC blade and I think was made for Schick's extinct Proline FAC style razor. The Proline blade is only available for sale to barbers I think.

I had a week's worth of growth and loaded the CJB with the Proline for my third ever straight shave. Straight away I could tell this blade was very smooth, no tugging at all! It felt very comfortable. This really made me feel more confident and relaxed. I managed a WTG pass and ATG and ended with a pretty much BBS shave except my chin. I need to work on that area with a straight. The first pass was equal to my R41 in terms of closeness.

Looking forward to trying the Proline in my Antiga shavette. Will also try it in the El Jefe and Hawk. Hopefully this blade will get me using those two razors again.
 
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