Thread: Noob saying hello

Hi Everyone,

I've been kicking around for awhile trying to absorb as much as possible. Decided to get things going and introduce myself and ask a question (or two).

I've been DE shaving for a few months now and am interested in trying straight shaving. I was fortunate enough to win a PIF contest and received a "shave ready" Boker straight razor. I don't own a strop yet. Here's my first question (probably more to come ).
No offense intended to the generous gentlemen who PIF'd it to me but, the shaving edge isn't perfectly straight. However, I'm not sure that it makes any difference for shaving as long as it's sharp all along the edge. To explain what I mean by straight...if you took the shaving edge and stood it on a perfectly flat plane, there would be a section that doesn't touch the flat surface.
Is it okay to shave with?
I'm eager to start and know to take it slow.
If it is shave ready, do I still need to strop before trying it out?

Thanks in advance.

Bill

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