Thread: Newbie Question About Soap and Pre-sharpened Razors

I agree with thebigspendur. Check with Classic Shaving to see if your "pre-sharpened" razor received a professional honing before it was sold. If not, get it professionally honed.

thebigsendur is also on the mark when he notes that you may also want to review your stropping technique and the angle at which you hold the blade when shaving.

You may also want to use some hair conditioner on your face to soften your beard after you get out of the shower as well as a hot, wet towel on your face to soften your whiskers. Since I started str8 razor shaving I use a pre-shave and a wet hot towel on my face prior to shaving with good results.

As for CF...You're right it is somewhat pricey. I just got some of the CF Lime in the travel size, but haven't tried it yet. I usually use Proraso shave cream. Its cheaper and achieves a similar result. My experience is that creams tend to create a greater cushion on your face, although some folks at SRP swear by Tabac shaving soap, which is also reputed to offer a dense, rich, creamy lather for shaving. It is also relatively inexpensive.

Good luck and happy shaving.