Received my first "real" straight

[gtechblues]

I had time to shave only once with my disposable blades straight, and today I received the Crown SR that I bought from the classified. So it is kind of my second SR but the first real one.

Wow, I love it. I won't use the disposable blades anymore, at least not at home.

It wasn't really needed because I shaved yesterday, but as I shaved only WTG, it was justified. I just did the face, and went ATG under the chin this time. Now I know what is a shave with a real straight. My skin never felt so fresh after shaving, like if it wasn't touching the skin. And the cuts stopped bleeding faster than with a 3-4 blades cartridge razor. It even didn't hurt when I applied the after shave. That was good for a start.

Jason (Mijbil) did a real good job on restoring this one, and it seems we have the same taste for the type of blades.

One of the things that I like is that it sings when I shave, which is a good sign. And it gave me a better shave than the DE.

I have a few more coming but not all shave ready like this one. I want to try more of them to see what I like best, and just for the fun of it.

Now I need to know what is the best way to strop it to keep it sharp.

Still a beginner, but one step ahead of those who never tried straights...

Gilles

[mcjacob71990]

looks great. Im also new to Straight Razors, i had a piece of crap eBay blade but im waiting on my first good one from SRD. i hope my first experience is as great as yours.

[Psicko]

Go to ruprazors.com, and there is a $20 strop that is a good beginning strop. Hell, I've had it for over a year now, and still works well

[Ryan82]

Congrats on the shave, it sounds like you're well on your way!

There are a few options for strops such as Tony Miller, SRD and Illinois. If you were referring to stropping technique there is no shortage of info in the Stropping section, as well as the wiki. Just remember that a regular, unpasted strop doesn't actually sharpen a razor, or keep it sharp, it's more of a "final polish" before a shave.

[gtechblues]

I already ordered this leather strop



and I have some leather strops for my carving tools, but I am just wondering if I should keep the razor completely flat or more or less tilted.

I'll check the tutorials again.

Thanks,

Gilles

[Ryan82]

I should keep the razor completely flat...

Exactly. Roll on the spine, next-to-no pressure. Like I said before, tons of info here. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

[Ryan82]

I should keep the razor completely flat...

Exactly. Roll on the spine, next-to-no pressure. Like I said before, tons of info here. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

[Stubear]

Congrats!

Glad its going well. You'll be pleased to hear, it just gets better from here..!

Good luck and keep us posted!