Hey everyone!

Just joined the forums and had a few questions about practicing. However, first off, I wanted to get into straight razor shaving for the close shave and some nostalgic reasons. My great grandfather was a barber, and I'm trying to bring that aspect back into the family. Anyhow, my dad says that my great grandfather practiced by shaving shaving cream off a balloon without popping it. He said that's how they taught how to shave back in barber school. (I'm sure I'll get most of my experience from actually shaving).

Do any of you have any "tricks of the trade" such as this?

Thanks for your advice.