Hi, all!

I have been lurking on the site for about 3 months now, and finally realized yesterday that I would have to indulge my fascination with straight razor shaving. I bought a razor from holli4pirating. It is listed as shave ready and holli4pirating has been quite good contact so far.

11/16 “The Feather” German Hollow Ground – $50 « Holli4's Straight Razor Page

I opted to start with a very cheap brush I found on amazon and the Taylor of Old Bond Sandalwood soap (links below), and will upgrade if this becomes enjoyable. I'm planning on using a super-side coffee cup or medium bowl for soap for now.

Amazon.com: Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush: Health & Personal Care
Amazon.com: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Jar: Health & Personal Care

And so, I'm on the way to being set up. My dad is a saddlemaker, and so I'm going to ask him to make me a strop. Anyone out there who knows what the best fabric to put on the back of the leather is (canvas, synthetic)?

So, let me know if you have any suggestions or if anything I've said sounds red lights and whistles and alarms, please let me know. Otherwise, wish me luck!

New member,
Zak