Quote Originally Posted by redcannon View Post
Hello, I am new to this forum (first post). I've always wanted to use a straight-razer, because if nothing else it looks pretty cool, and it provides the closest possible shave.

But what supplies do I need, and what do they all do?
You will need a good quality razor that has been professionally honed. This is because new razors are not shave-ready. There are good starter kits available in the classified section.

You will also need a stop. This is used to refresh the blade before every shave because the edge gets bent by your beard and small amounts of rust form on the edge overnight.

If you decide to continue, you will eventually need a hone (stone) to resharpen the edge when it gets dull.

You will also eventually want a shaving brush and soap because beard prep is important.

Those are the basics.

Welcome aboard!