Hello.

I wanted to make my entrace to the forum and club of straight razor shaving.
I have been looking into taking the plunge for a long time and recently purchased a Theirs-Issard razor when I was away on a trip. I am facinated by the art that is shaving outside of my old typical ways of turning on the electric razor or using an old mach 3 that's under the sink. I shave almost everyday, due to the military and my significant other...but honestly, I can't grow a good beard anyhow! haha.

I am really open to hear from veteran suggestions as far as techniques and things of that nature...I have really thick facial hair and anything to help make the whole process a much smoother one is nice to know. Also, I got a strop with my razor and it was recently chewed up by one of the pups, and I have a big background in wood working and some leather stamping...was thinking about making my own? Any advice would be nice there too.

- Tee