I think I had best start off by introducing myself. My name is Richie and as a member of another shaving forum here on the web, I have become more and more interested in the world of straight shaving. I have been an avid DE shaver for about 8 months now, and I thought I might come over here onto this board to pick up some tips on my 1st straight razor, strop and techniques. I did have a salter razor for a short period, but as it wasn't honed up I obviously didn't get anywhere near good results and I subsequently fell out of favour with the straight pretty quickly.

This time around I will read suggestions from you fine chaps, and get myself a pre-honed razor and a strop so I know what a sharp straight feels like right from the outset

Richie