New to the forum and to straight razors! just a few questions
Hey guys (and girls) I am new to the world of the straight razor and have a few questions (that you probly have seen 100000 times before) I bought an cheap SR with replaceable blades about 3 weeks ago to practice and get used to the feel of a SR. I decided i liked shaving this way and bought this kit the other night. Vintage Straight Razor | Dovo Razors | DOVO 506B 6/8 Col Conk Straight Razor with Luxury Shave Set | VintageStraightRazor.com
I havent gotten the set yet but I think i will be pleased. My only concern is the balsa wood strop. Should i upgrade to leather right away or is this a decent strop for a beginner? I went with a 6/8 razor because i have big meaty hands and i thought this might be a little easier for me to handle. Was that a mistake? What do you all think of this kit? I did some research and i think this will suit me fine but i wanted to get some advice from some seasoned pros! hope i can get a little help and any advice i can get on other products i should invest in.
thanks!
-mat