My dear Spohkh:

Welcome to SRP. We are here to help you start properly with straight razor shaving, and help you along.

First, in all likelihood, your razor only carries a factory edge and needs to be honed. I suggest sending it to one of the many professional honemeisters here at SRP or among the vendors mentioned.

Next, please explore the Wiki. It has mounds of information for someone entering the wet shaving and straight razor world.

I suggest holding off on your next straight razor shave until you have read up on what's involved in wet shaving with straight razor shaving.

After that, then, please post any remaining questions you might have and you'll have your answer in no time.

We are delighted you have joined us. Not to worry: before long we'll have you on your way to successful shaving with a straight razor. Please have patience and be methodical about this whole thing. Believe me, once you go into it prepared, you will begin to glide along.

You are more than welcome to send me a personal message, too, if you like.

Regards,
Obie