Good afternoon, (my time)
Firstly, my name is Steve, I'm 27 years old for a few more months and I've been interested in straight razor shaving for a few years. I bought my first razor, a Thiers-Issard 5/8 with stainless steel scales, last night from AOS and their standard DOVO small strop. In my excitement, I rushed home and shaved immediately, at least slightly neglecting my prep work and of course I shaved my entire face and neck. Learn from your mistakes, right? I didn't do too bad for a first shave; minimal bleeding. I've cut myself just as bad with a safety razor. At any rate, hopefully I can get around the learning curve and continue straight razor shaving until I get so old that no one will trust me with one. Hopefully SRP will be able to give me all the guidance I need to that end. By the way, I'd really like to hear what everyone has to say about the equipment I've already mentioned and about AOS. Thanks.