Thread: just another newb

Welcome natepaint!

since you use safety razors you are probably already set as far as wetshaving goes so you should only need a razor and strop.

classicshaving.com and (SRD) straightrazordesign.com are both awesome sites to get some new dovo razors sharpened by Lynn (you said you read the stickies so you should know who he is already) SRD also sells strops that from what I hear are awesome.

Also check out the classifieds you can a get a nice (well ugly) shave ready razor for $20-35 shipped.

for strops the filly from ruprazor.com is $20 and comes w/ a pasted side to touch up your razor.



or you can go with the highly regarded (TM) Tony Miller strop at thewellshavedgentleman.com his strops are considered some of the best. They are a little more expensive but if you add an extra $8 he includes a practice strop (which is nice enough to be your main strop) this way you save on shipping have a piece of leather to nick up while learning and a nice strop for when your ready.



If you need help looking for anything else let us know.

I suggest using a butterknife or comb (the one that looks like a razor w/ the long handle for parts) and practice stroping this will help you get used to moving your hand in that manner and prevent you from accidently nicking your strop when you get your razor. Check the wiki for stroping technique remember use the "knob turn" method and keep your wrist locked using your forearm for the x patern.

Also if you order your razor from any of the above sites they come honed and stropped so DO NOT strop the first time you shave. This will show you how sharp a razor is suppose to be and eliminate the factor of you accidently rolling the edge of your razor the first time you strop resulting in a bad shave.

Hope this helps