Thread: Newbie advice on stropping required

Hi and welcome Savage, I live just down the road from you.

If you haven't already, I'd recommend you check out Lynn's DVD as well as the free videos which are available. It's about the best resource going for folks starting out with straight razors, and covers most of what you'll need to know.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=7412

UK shipping is $2.75.

Originally Posted by Steelforge

Hi and welcome Savage, I live just down the road from you.

If you haven't already, I'd recommend you check out Lynn's DVD as well as the free videos which are available. It's about the best resource going for folks starting out with straight razors, and covers most of what you'll need to know.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=7412

UK shipping is $2.75.

Hi Steelforge,

Thanks for the steer to Lynn's DVD - its ordered and on the way.

I had the same issue last night with an strop that I got from ebay....

the line that you are seeing in the strop is left by the spike end of your razor?

I think the only problem is that you need to lubricate the strop, maybe it is too dry to be used......

that lines looks like the ones that you can do it with your nails over your arm if you have a dry skin?

Regards

For some one new to straight razor shaving it takes awile for all the components to fit and work. The thing that was hardest for me when learning was rolling the razor in my fingertips and keeping it light. For a few nights or days, whenever you get a chance, just get a dull old razor and "practice the roll".

You can do that anywhere, in front of the tv, anywhere. Just lay the razor on your pants and practice the roll.

It makes stroping a lot easier when you can roll the razor.