Thread: Canadian ordering from the US

I hear 'ya! But like all things with straights...patience is not only a virtue, it's the only way not to butcher yourself! Practice with your left hand with your regular razor in the meantime, learn how to stretch properly as well...this will most definitely serve you in good stead, so when your razor does finally arrive, you'll be a good position to use it properly.

Also, watch all the videos and read the stickies...you can save yourself a huge learning curve (and your face).

Most of all though, go slowly - it really is one of those things where you have to earn a good shave through diligence and taking your time to do the prep work.

Just my $0.02

Mark

I've using a DE for about 2 months now so I think I got the prep part pretty good. I've also watched every single video on youtube and read most of the information on here and B&B.

I actually have three razors making their way to my doorstep. Hopefully I'll figure it out quick.

I've been practicing my stropping skills with a knife and a belt.

What kind of equipment do you use?

Sounds like you did your prep work! No wonder you're excited!

As for "equipment" almost too numerous to name! I use a Tony Miller 3" latigo/real linen strop. I have about 6 razors that I use regularly, with most of the major names represented. For honing I have the Norton 220/1000 combo for bevel setting, and the 4000/8000 for polishing, and a Belgian coticule for finishing. As for soaps, I pretty well use Colleen's soaps exclusively, since I find that they lather the best and provide the best slickness. I currently have the C&E best badger brush (covetting the Shavemacs!) and I vary on the aftershave, using a combination of C&E sandlewood, Dominica Bay Rum, Old Spice, and American Crew.

What do you have coming your way?

Mark

Oh, and I have a DE as well, that I use with Derby blades.