Hi all,

I have recently purchased a straight razor kit complete with razor, brush, strop, strop paste, stick, and shaving soap because I think they are absolutely brilliant. As a first time straight shaver, I have some questions that I cannot find the answer to elsewhere.

Firstly, I have a hard soap. Does that replace shaving foam? I worked it into a lather on my face, but when I was half way through shaving, it mostly had dried/gone. Maybe it was not thick enough?

Secondly, (may be related to the first question). I have finished now, with just one small nick (pleased with that ). It is smooth but my face is quite itchy, anyone know a reason?

Thanks in advance for any help!!!