Thread: Greatgoo's Straight Razor Adventure

Congrats on your first try! Try not to get discouraged at first. The learning curve is somewhat steep in the early stages. If a different angle (less than 30 degrees) seems to work better, I would give it a try. The 30 degree angle is only a rough guide. In terms of pulling, it sounds like the razor may not be shave ready.As soon as the strop comes, I would strop it according to the instructions that will come with it. It may need more strokes on the leather, but try 40 on the felt side, then 50 on the leather. Good luck.