I just bought my first straight razor, along with the brush, soap, and Illinois linen/leather strop.
What process do I go through to get the razor shave ready? It is a Thiers-Issard 5/8 ful-hollow singing razor.
Do I hone it using the 4000 and 8000 grit stones, then a finer stone? When do I use a linen strop and do I need to treat it with anything?
I understand the shaving aspects. I just need to know what to do from the time I take it out of the box to the time I lather my face.:shrug: