Thread: First Razor

I'm not familiar with that seller or brand of razor. I can't say if it's good or bad. I'd recommend the classifieds here, or the invisible edge in the UK. The guy's name is Steve, I believe. Neil Miller as well, stropshop..Both are good vendors. If you really want to get into this hobby, you should get something that's of known quality. There's a big learning curve with Straight razor shaving, from Lather building, to shaving technique, stropping technique, etc...

At least with known quality stuff, you can rule out the fact that it's your gear giving you trouble. As far as Paddles Vs Hanging, it really personal preference. For, and YMMV, I prefer a hanging strop for my daily shave. I use paddles for pastes. Pastes are used like hones, for touching up a dull blade....

Under normal circumstance, a blade should last for a few months before needing a touch up. Then, something like a Barber's hone would come in handy..Neil Miller at the strop shop usually has some..