It is NOT possible to go stropless. Do not Dry shave either. I guess go Mach3 until you have put together some cash to spend on this. I Will tell you, straight shaving is NOT something you will master in a week, or month. YOU WILL BLEED SOME- we all have. But it is something worth learning. In the end you will thank yourself for your commitment to getting a better shave and ending Gillet's cheap grip over our hateful morning dread. Guys/ other members, help me help this noob. Hang in there kid, Calvery is on the way