Thread: Jeff's Video Journal: A Beginner Learns Straight Razor Shaving

Originally Posted by SpicyJem

Thanks for the advice. It sounds easy when you say "lay it flat on the strop" because I know I SHOULD be doing that. And then I actually get the razor in my hand and all hell breaks loose! Lifting edges, bad technique, etc. LOL

I think the biggest challenge for me is going to be not to lift the edge when flipping it over to the other side.

Re stropping,i f you actually place the spine down first, then place the edge down as you move at least you can start the stroke correctly.