Thread: First timer needs advice

I think you'll find it is easiest to choose one blade and stick with it for a little while. It reduces some of the variables. As others have said, I'd use the widest bladed one to start. Nice collection of straight razors by the way - your better half is awesome.

Welcome to SRP, enjoy the journey.

Darren

For soap, or cream I should say, try Proraso in the tube. Most soaps take a little practice to get "dialed in", but in the beginning I found Proraso to be very user friendly. If you use a bowl and you find the lather too thin, it is easy just to add a little more product. Once you get used to making lather you'll likely be like the rest of us, and try all kinds of different soaps and creams. Good luck and have fun.

Originally Posted by TaipeiJake

I your better half is awesome.

Darren

You are right. She didn't know what to get. So she and my sister picked three that were recommended. The best one will be here in a few weeks. My brother-in-law does metal detecting. He found a razor that about 125 years old. Not sure if I should leave it as is as a collector or try to have it refinished.

Welcome to the madness. Nice gifts. Following is best advice I can give you.
1.) Don't strop any of these until after first use.
2.) Don't put any paste on the strop unless it does not have any abrasive. Even then you won't need it.
3.) Be very careful with those tips.

Originally Posted by Brenngun

3.) Be very careful with those tips.

You were right! Matching nicks under each ear. LOL

Hi and welcome. What paste was it you got and what materials make up the strop. Gssixgun did a vid on muting square points Im pretty sure. Done in such a way they can be brought back easily. With the soap soaking for awhile before starting may help and if you have hard water try using bottled water.

Originally Posted by Firerescue142

You were right! Matching nicks under each ear. LOL

Your LOL shows that you have the right attitude for this 'ride'
I totally understand your comment on all the reading you've done but highly recommend that you continue the 'deep dive' into this site. It is a Gold Mine of information.

Welcome Sir!

Originally Posted by Firerescue142

My brother-in-law does metal detecting. He found a razor that about 125 years old. Not sure if I should leave it as is as a collector or try to have it refinished.

Throw some pics of it up on here, and you'll get plenty of advice about what can and cannot be done to restore the razor. At least that way you'll know whether restoration is a possibility or if he should keep it as a collector's item.

Good luck with your shaves! Relax, keep it simple, and enjoy the ride.