Originally Posted by
basil
Danny boy!!
Nice to see you on this forum also. I don't think you need to worry. Just focus on angles and taking it slow at first and you will be fine.
Besides if you have been shaving with a shavette you'll have no problem with the straight. The straights are more forgiving and don't cut you up as much. That being said you still have to be careful.
While you wait I would practice some stropping. Use a butter knife and focus on keeping the blade flat on the strop as well as learning to flip on the spine so as to not damage the blade.
Also if it's a vintage strop is there any damage on it you would have to repair? Like nicks or cuts out of the leather?
If you need anything or have some questions feel free to pm me anytime!!