Thread: Old but new

Hi. I'm going by the name Razorfeld. I'm in western Oregon and I'm 80 and new to straight razor shaving. Only been at it for two weeks. Had a full beard for forty years but have reduced it to a goatee because of some hidden skin cancer scares that my dermatologist found. Could of stayed with safety razor shaving but felt, what the heck, lets see if the old dog can learn new tricks. eBay and I became well know to each other as I acquired some necessary tools. I've watched a number of you tube videos and have discovered that experience (and cuts) are my best way of learning. Didn't trust the sharpness of the razors I bought and found a local man that sharpens everything that can be sharpened and took three razors to him and I now have three super sharp edges. I am naturally ambidextrous and have no problems in that area. I would like some suggestions for shaving soap for sensitive skin. Also on the lookout for a traditional Japanese straight razor mainly out of curiosity but also to see if they are different in the act of shaving.