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    I've been getting sucked deeper into wet shaving with DE's since my partner at work got me a gift of a badger brush, a soap, and a cream last December. My barber, amused at my new hobby, gave me an old Friodur straight razor and an old strop. I've had it on display along with my vintage razors and brushes. A few weeks ago I finally got curious about straight shaving and have been lurking on this forum for wonderful advice. After shaving with a Parker straight (disposable blades) for a few weeks I've decided to do it the right way. Ordered a Boker Red Injun 101 today and will be sending in that old Friodur for honing. I'll let the pros do that for a while. I look forward to more advice and perhaps sharing some of my own when I'm worthy. Thanks again for this great forum and I'm happy to be a real member now.

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    Well it's about time!
    Friodurs are great razors and so are the Red Injuns. You are starting out with excellent shavers so if you have any trouble with the shave, it will be completely your own fault!

    It just takes patience and close attention to what you're doing. Have fun with it!

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    Now the pressure is on. Seriously I recognize the learning curve and embrace the process. An iron supplement and a few units of blood in the
    fridge and I'll be fine.

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    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!!
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    It just keeps getting better and there are always great members here who can help you out.

    Have fun and welcome,

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    Welcome to SRP and enjoy the fun of straight razors..

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    Quote Originally Posted by basil View Post
    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!!
    Thanks buddy, great to see you here. This hobby sure attracts some decent people.

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