Advice for a total novice please...
Hi all, still can't believe ive found a forum dedicated to shaving! Brilliant!!
Right, the reason ive found myself here is to ask some questions that have probably been answered a million times before on here but please have patience as ive trawled this section with no conclusive answers.
my mrs is buying me my first straight razor for christmas (apparently a very good one from a german company, she's done her research!). Id like to get stuck in on christmas morning and am aware i need other kit too but not sure what exactly...a sharpening device called a strop? Some cream for the strop? Can i use normal Gilette type shaving foam? Do i need a foam brush? anything else im unaware of? Also, can i get these things cheap off ebay or should i go for a reputable brand?
Please bear in mind im a total novice to the straight bladed razor world but cant wait to master the art!!! Thanks in advance,
Dan.