Thread: Tons of info - sort of overwhelming

Thanks guys for your replies. Yeah I figured as much on the one thing at a time; there's just a lot of "things". Anyway, I'll post back more once I've watched the DVD and ordered my first straight. Should be within a week or so.

Thanks again for all the info

I would suggest that you practice stropping with a dull kitchen knife or even better , a dull straight razor if you have one . That way , you won't be learning to strop with a "shave ready" razor , and risk nicking or slicing your strop or dulling your razor .

All you need is a razor, a strop, a brush, and soap/cream... the only problem is there are dozens of choices for each... but that is what makes it fun.

Later you can worry about a hone. Until then, best is to send the razor in to a honemeister for sharpening.

Be sure to check out the wiki, there is a good FAQ there.

I've also found this guide quite helpful

http://www.shavemyface.com/downloads...azor-Shave.pdf


Take care,
-Chief