Thread: What do I need to get started?

Originally Posted by redcannon

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?

Other than the options of razors and strops discussed on the Chat, you should read the relevant documents available in the Newbies Section. Preparation is key, and you might, for example, take a close look at chancecatalyst's offer: Soaps/Aftershaves/ Pastable paddle strop?? Something like that will help you immensely getting a pleasurable experience from straight shaving.

And after all, this is what this forum is about. That, and training our survival instincts when The Wife has unknowingly opened a package for us, and went through the roof. Whilst on this topic, has anyone found a way to placate our SOs other than straight jackets or a large mallet?