Hey there, SRP forum-ites! I'm a junior road cyclist, and although I used to be embarrassed to say it, I no longer am - I'm a dude and I shave my legs.

Essentially, the deal is this. I'm a California boy, so whenever I'm not doing fast group rides or races (when the chances of me crashing and getting road rash are higher), I let my leg hair grow out.

I think a straight razor would be way easier than using these stupid disposable BICs that I buy, economically convenient, and it wouldn't involve me staying in the shower to get the deed done (my leg hair clogs razors incredibly quickly, so I need some pressure to make them usable).

So, having briefly read the sticky at the top of the page, I'll be shaving with the razor at a 30 degree angle to my leg, going with the grain. Other than that, I know nothing really about straight razors. Are there recommended ones for beginners? Will any shaving cream suffice?

And most importantly here, how do I deal with the knee joint? I typically try to get the long hairs behind my knee as well as the hairs on the front of my knee as my knees are often scraped by crashes. Less hair means less pain later while cleaning.

Thanks, all.