Thread: Show And Tell! My first straight razor just arrived!

Good afternoon gentlemen,

I have just opened my Chistmas present to myself (I've been a very good boy this year, so I think thats okay..) and after a lot of interest, a lot of research, and a lot of walking back and forth to the mailbox anxiously...... I now have a straight razor. I bought it from a guy who owns a knife store 2 hours west of Toronto who makes leather strops also. (I was in the store a month ago but he mailed me the razor... long story.... anyway, it's honed and ready to go)

I've been feverishly reading the forums here, and watching how-to videos on Youtube and I guess the big moment comes this weekend! (I just shaved this morning!! GRRRRR!!!) Well, the Mach 3 is a thing of the past in my bathroom, and I'm soon going to join the ranks of a straight-razor man. I have recieved a lot of great feedback from a lot of people on this website and really appreciate all the support you give us beginners, and think this is a fantastic site.

I'll let you know how it goes!

- Dave, Toronto Canada