A few weeks in, am I doing all ok?
Well.. I made it a few weeks and a loving life... My moment of serenity is enjoying an evening straight shave :)
ill explain my technique and tools, then questions.
Tools: using a boker edelweiss, aos badger brush, tobs sandalwood cream, proraso preshave, clubman aftershave and nivea or aos post shave cream.
Technique: I strop before and after each shave. When I first started the blade cut me up nicely, now no cuts at all, I actually find it hard to cut myself. I use 3 passes most times since I only shave 2-3 times/ week.
I am concerned that my blade is dulled and my stopping isn't sharpening but instead dulling. Im still getting great shaves but can't imagine technique is so much better already. Is there a way to test? I'm happy with my shaves, but want to make sure stropping technique is good. Another reason I'm unsure is because my first
pass sounds terrible. Scraping galore. Assume it's due to long beard, but I didn't think there would be much sound from shaving. Is this normal?
Finally, strop care and hones. Do I need to do anything to the leather? There seems to be mixed opinion. And what about a hone? I caught the bug and bought a few razors on eBay, hehe, and wonder if I should try to sharpen them.
Thnaks, and glad to be here!