Hello from London, U.K

Hello all,

Sam here (24) I have been studying this site over the last month and have finally decided to join the discussion. I received a shavette razor for Christmas after dropping many hints about wanting to start shaving with a straight. First shave didn't go so well, however over the last month I have been improving my technique (Thanks to SRP) to a point where I now cant wait to get my hands on my first straight.

I have spent hours reading over this website trying to figure out which razor I wanted, but could only narrow it down to half a dozen. I found the solution to my problem from the website Whipped Dog. I have now ordered a Sight Unseen Razor along with the Leather/Poly Strop. I cant wait to see what arrives.

Welcome. There is a fair bit of difference between the shavettes and the traditional straight. You have opted for a good set up, it's well worth really studying stropping videos to help with technique on that.

The people on here are a massive help and well always offer some great advice.

Welcome from an ex Londoner

Welcome to SRP! Good luck getting a straight razor and starting in on that journey. You won't be disappointed. :)

hey welcome to the forum fellow londoner

Hello and Welcome, don't.be afraid.to ask, we don't but :)

Welcome to the SRP.

Welcome to wonderland! If you need any help just ask

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Originally Posted by Harris

Hello all,

Sam here (24) I have been studying this site over the last month and have finally decided to join the discussion. I received a shavette razor for Christmas after dropping many hints about wanting to start shaving with a straight. First shave didn't go so well, however over the last month I have been improving my technique (Thanks to SRP) to a point where I now cant wait to get my hands on my first straight.

I have spent hours reading over this website trying to figure out which razor I wanted, but could only narrow it down to half a dozen. I found the solution to my problem from the website Whipped Dog. I have now ordered a Sight Unseen Razor along with the Leather/Poly Strop. I cant wait to see what arrives.

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G'Day Sam,

I like you started with a shavette then got myself a straight from Larry at whipped dog. I did make a mess of my strop to start with but I soon got the hang of it, it was a good start for me and I'm sure you won't be disappointed with your sight unseen razor if you remember it may not be the best looking razor but it will shave well. Its a great beginning and one I sure would take again.

I now have a few straights and shave everyday, and for the first time in my life can achieve the perfect shave with no irritation or bumps on my neck, so much smoother than the shavette.

Any questions feel free to ask, they are a great group of lads here, and they are always happy to help.

Enjoy :)

Hi and welcome. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask. Ed

Welcome to SRP Sam. There are plenty of people here that can answer all your questions. Good luck with progress - you should have a nice shave ready blade coming your way from Larry. Living in London gives you access to all kinds of shave goodies - I'm jealous!

My razor arrived over the weekend. The razor is a W.Bingham Co. Marked as 'Blue steel'. The blade was shave ready and it's condition was as advertised. First shave went well without any nicks or razor burn but not as close results as I was getting with my shavette.

Tonight I have spent the evening polishing the razor removing as much as the marks as I could. I also decided to try refresh it with the pastes provided. Stopped it up and shaved. One of my closest so far without any irritation.

Overall I'm extremely happy with my purchase. For anyone looking to get their first straight and cannot decide what to purchase I would highly recommend Larry's slight unseen from whipped dog. He was very helpful with any questions I had.

One question if anyone could advise. How often should I oil my strop to keep it in good nick?

Best regards,

Sam.

Your strop will do just fine if you warm it up with the palm of your hand by rubbing it. Do this before every stropping, and you will find that the natural oils of your hand will treat the strop nicely. Personally, I wouldn't do anything but this to condition your strop. Good luck! :)