Quote Originally Posted by bbsupersport View Post
I was given the razor as "shave ready", and please understand that I am not complaining as it was a very generous PIF and it has encouraged me to give this a try.

Is it possible that it just needs to be stropped? I don't own a strop, therefore I didn't strop the razor before trying it this morning. Should it shave as comfortably as using the DE or does it feel rough the first time?
I'd like to give it another try, I assume I am going to have to purchase a strop and try again. Can someone offer a suggestion for a good beginner's strop and where to get it?

Thanks for any and all help!
Hi!

I looks like your str8 razor was not sharp enough...

Furthermore, depending on where you bought it, shave-ready razors are NOT as ready as they should be...

Before to attempt anything, you should run the so-called HHT test (Youtube is your friend).. If you str8 doesn't pass at least this test (if you have a full hollow blade), just don't shave...

An other test is to shave your arm and feel the sensation.. If the blade is pulling/dragging then you know the answer... A proper prepared blade can easily cut your arm hairs without even touching the skin.. I mean, passing the blade in the middle of your arm hair, without touching the skin, your hair should be cut...

Moreover, some of us are not using a strop anymore.. Depending on what you want, you can avoid to use one and have without any problem a BBS shave out of it...

Hope this help..