Thread: I need convincing

I agree with Jason, your gear is good.

The Gold Dollars sold by Ken are filed through to ensure their quality (he won't sell it if he can't hone it and get a good shave with it), and the only reason the Filly is so cheap is because it doesn't have any hardware or glam to it - but the leather is just as high-quality as a more expensive strop.

So, nothing wrong with that.

This takes time. Anything new takes time, but with straights, sometimes it can seem to be harder to learn, simply because the cost of mistakes can be rather painful.

But hey, think back to when you first started shaving. I remember I used to hack myself to pieces with those stupid pink disposable Bics. I have a matching scar on each shin where I gouged out my skin by going too hard with a disposable. Those scars are from when I was in the 7th grade, and I've still got them.

I certainly haven't hurt myself anywhere near that bad with a straight. Makes it all seem worth-while!