Thread: New member from SC, questions about recent Red Imp purchase.

RyanZombi New member from SC, questions... 02-06-2015, 12:21 AM

feltspanky Welcome to SRP RyanZombi: ... 02-06-2015, 12:37 AM

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RyanZombi I purchased a barbers hone... 02-06-2015, 01:09 AM

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02-06-2015, 12:37 AM #2
feltspanky

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Welcome to SRP RyanZombi: Your Red Imp is a fine shaving razor when honed to a "true shave ready edge". If your razor hasn't been sharpened in a while, it may take more than just a good leather strop to get it "shave ready". Using a wash cloth and saddle soap clean your strop. Allow it to air dry completely. Apply just a few drops of neats foot oil to both sides of your strop. Rub the oil into the leather. This should re-condition the strop and give you many more years of useful service.

The SRP library has a wealth of information to help you get started. Also search for the Lynn Abrams Introduction to Straight Razor Shaving On Youtube. A good visual guide to help you learn the proper technique for straight razor shaving.
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