Thread: New to Straight Razor Shaving

Originally Posted by Bleacherbum76

Got my first shave in today with my new SR. I defenitley need to get a 3 inch strop. I can't get the hang of the 2in strop. The X pattern isn't working for me. Only managed to get my cheeks shaved. Need to really get the technique down.

The Most Important Item Needed In Any Straight Razor Users Arsenal is: PATIENCE!
I would highly encourage you to not immediately drop using the 2" strop!!!
Slow Down and take the time to Slowly Learn How To Use It!

As I've said time after time This Age Old Art has a Huge Learning Curve and it takes Patience to learn it. Once it is semi mastered you will be rewarded!

Hang in there! Rome wasn't built in a day!