hi there everyone ,
im new to the forum , just wanted to say hi and tell my tale of how i found myself here .
I have been straight shaving for about a year now , started with two old razors that i got as gifts .
had more than a few awkward / scary face burning shaves before i got them really smooth sharp .
and a few more shaves befor i actually did a complete shave that i was happy with ! now they just seem to be getting better !

from canada recently moved to Turkey , people straight razor crazy here ! also lots of custom cologne and handmade soaps etc.
theres a store down the street from me that has been blending smells for the last 60 years ! made while you wait .

anyways thought id though up a pic of my humble kit so far , i'm ashamed to say i don't own a real strop yet . i have been making do with my leather on wood blocks . im sure a real strop would make things much faster and easyer , next on my shopping list i promise !

quick rundown
razors (top down )- john wm ragg sheffield , "persian" (with farsi makers mark ), solingen germany
hones -reliance u.s.a , franz swaty austria
brush - omega italy hog hair
bottles - black pepper (my fav) , tobacco , love flower , chamomile
soaps - arko , derby
and my less than desirable home made strops red and green compounds .

hope you like !!!
any info on my razors or general advice would be welcome !

i look forward to learning from you lot .