Thread: Waiting for first razor

Originally Posted by recepcaliskan

Hello friends
I thank everybody seperately for your nice advice. I print out some important stuffs and read them on subway Finally, today I recieved my razor that is good condition as mentioned by seller, and did a little little smooth pass on my arm hair. It cut off the hair. I believe it ll work on my face
However, I have to wait a several more days to have first experience because still I didn't recieve my leather strop yet.
No more Gillete Fussion 5 blades.

Do recall: no stropping for the first shave from a shave ready razor.
You do not need to strop the razor, stropping has already been done.
Stropping is often followed by a light coat of oil to prevent rust. So,
lather well, take your time, rinse the blade under hot tap
water and shave in a systematic manner.

Too often (1 in 20+/-) novices dull the edge of a well honed
razor by stropping with great flourish and vigor like the guys
in the movies do. After one, two or even three shaves, strop smoothly
and deliberately and your razor will be fine.

Shaving with an open blade razor takes practice.
There is no shame in finishing the difficult bits of
your face with a tossable like a yellow handle BiC.
This is especially so when you are late and want to
rush your shave for what ever reason.

Gave my self the first shave today and it went well no nic's or anything ! My advise is... Pre shave prep! all you need to know about it is her on SRP . Good luck and Good Shaving!

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Do recall: no stropping for the first shave from a shave ready razor.
You do not need to strop the razor, stropping has already been done.
Stropping is often followed by a light coat of oil to prevent rust. So,
lather well, take your time, rinse the blade under hot tap
water and shave in a systematic manner.

Too often (1 in 20+/-) novices dull the edge of a well honed
razor by stropping with great flourish and vigor like the guys
in the movies do. After one, two or even three shaves, strop smoothly
and deliberately and your razor will be fine.

Shaving with an open blade razor takes practice.
There is no shame in finishing the difficult bits of
your face with a tossable like a yellow handle BiC.
This is especially so when you are late and want to
rush your shave for what ever reason.

Thanks niftyshaving, I didnt know it, so I can strart my first shaving this morning

Welcome mate

I have only been on board for a few weeks now myself so real world experience and therefore advice is limited. I can say to ask questions, everyone is very friendly and above all enjoy your str8 shaving journey!!