Hi from Saskatoon, SK

After looking on these forums and various websites off and on for a few months, I received a straight razor set for Christmas from my parents. Yay! I had been looking on Straight Razor Designs and was hoping to get something from there, but there's always the future for that. I got a nice set including a Thiers-Issard 6/8" with black scales, some Col. Conk soap, brush, strop, and case.

At the moment I am struggling with keeping my beard because it's freezing up here, and buzzing it off so I can learn to use the new razor. I also want to wait at least as long as it takes me to get some oil to protect the blade, and a styptic pencil if I can find one. Also wouldn't mind seeing if I can come across a brush stand. I have some more perusing to do on here to make sure I know what I'm doing when I start shaving, but I already know there's plenty to answer any questions I have.

Anywho, a quick note to say hi and I look forward to learning more and trying something new!

Ryan

Welcome to the forum, and another Cancuck! Great place for fellowship and discussing transforming a task into an experience via straight shaving!!

Where did you get your kit from??

Welcome from a fellow Canadian. Thank goodness they got you the Theirs from that site…at least you'll have a useable razor, hopefully it came shave ready. Let us know if you have any questions and we'll do our best to help :)

Hello Ryan and welcome to SRP.
You are off to a good start with your kit, that's a very nice razor.
Yes there are many here who look forward to answering your questions.
If you haven't already,....check out the Beginners Forum, lots of good info.
BTW a neighbor or yours <warriorcookie> just joined our group from Saskatoon.
He is planning to attend our gathering in Edmonton this coming Feb.
Have fun and know that it is good to take it sloooooooooooooooooooow.
Ralph

Welcome to the forum. I wouldn't worry about oil for the blade with our prairie climate, and you should be able to find a styptic at Rexall or Shoppers.

Which model did you get?

There are Canadians from all over on here. Welcome. There is a massive quantity of information here and many knowledgeable people. Enjoy the journey!

Greetings from North Vancouver! Welcome to an awesome hobby!

Greetings from one Saskatonian to another. Enjoy the straight journey.

Hey and welcome to the forum from NW Ontario.

Bob

Hi and welcome. Ed

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Originally Posted by Thisisclog

Welcome to the forum. I wouldn't worry about oil for the blade with our prairie climate, and you should be able to find a styptic at Rexall or Shoppers.

Which model did you get?

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Pretty sure it is this set: Thiers Issard 6/8" Straight Razor and Luxury Set Combo - StraightRazor.com

One thing I wasn't sure about the kit is that the strop says it's leather and cloth, but upon opening appears to have one rougher leather, one smoother, and possibly some kind of cloth/microfiber/microfleece kind of material on the back of the smooth leather. May need to contact the vendor and find out. I'm not sure which strop, the rougher or smoother leather, would be best for daily use. I would assume the smoother? Then use the rougher for when the blade gets a bit less sharp?

For daily use you'll want to use the smooth leather :)