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.

Just thinking that you may be going too fast on your strop. Speed is not necessary. Slow down and concentrate on technique, not speed.


Mike