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    Default Howdy from a soon to be noob in Washington!!

    Just doing a lot of research and reading as of yet.... hoping to purchase my first razor next week and am SUPER excited!! This Community has been a HUGE help.... Thanks!!!!!!

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    Welcome to SRP !
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    Straights are exciting, aren't they? Welcome to SRP!

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    Default Howdy . . .

    Hello, ThisFella:

    Welcome to Straight Razor Place. I am glad you continue to research. This is smart, because ready to purchase your razor, you will have a head start. In the meantime, if you have questions, please post them. We are delighted to have you hear.

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    Thanks Jimmy

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    Where might I find a decent inexpensive strop to start with? I don't want to spend a small fortune on something I am going to accidentally hack at. lol
    Any suggestions?

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    ThisFella,

    Welcome to SRP and the world of str8 razor shaving.

    Click on the following link for information that will be helpful to you for your foray into str8 razor shaving.

    Shopping list for beginners - Straight Razor Place Wiki

    As for strops, I think that there are 2-3 vendors that offer inexpensive entry level strops. You can avoid nicking your strop by securing it well at waist height, holding it taut and going somewhat slow until you get the feel for stropping and master the technique.

    Take care--and smooth shaving.
    "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Mark Twain

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    Quote Originally Posted by ThisFella View Post
    Where might I find a decent inexpensive strop to start with? I don't want to spend a small fortune on something I am going to accidentally hack at. lol
    Any suggestions?
    Have a look at this 1961 barber manual on honing & stropping here. The stropping part of it is the last two pages. Follow what they say about learning to flip the razor before you do the stroke and that will be a big help. The rest of the info is equally good and as you know there are stropping videos. If you nick your strop don't fret, we've all done it.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.

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    Welcome to SRP. My advice on stropping is go slowly & lightly but don't hesitate with your strokes.
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