Well I had my first full shave with the wapi. I used a little too much pressure and got a few nicks. No Biggy, I have styptic swabs and it's not the first time I nicked myself shaving. Lather came out little to wet, but I fixed that on the next pass. From one Newbie to others..... Take your time, don't force the shave, relax and enjoy.



My Set-up is.

Razor: 6/8 Wapi
Brush: Van Der Hagen 100% Boar hair
Soap: Van Der hagen Deluxe
Bowl: Stone ware soup bowl
Soap Dish: Rubbermaid w/lid
Cut care: Styptic swabs
A/S: Baby oil ( for the nice kool feeling)
Strop: Home made from latigo Leather ( little thin in the width, but it will do for now)

My strop is little small but if I go slow and take my time it will be fine for now. I am waiting on a strop.
If You ( newbies ) have any question, Please ask a member that has been doing this for sometime. They are here to help and talk about Str8 Razors. Remember: The only dumb question, Is the one that doesn't get asked....