Thread: Introduction

Hello, looks like this is a good place to get some information. I just started using a straight razor. Been reading about it for the past couple weeks, watching youtube videos etc. During my recent vacation to las vegas I found a store called the art of shaving, they had a straight razor made by theirs issard which I've read make pretty decent razors. I just did my second shave this morning. Only a couple nicks this time so I think im getting better but definitely need some more practice. I am a little disconcerted about the stains on my blade already, from reading on this forum it appears I wasnt properly drying it off after shaving and that I need to get some maas polish or something similar to clean it.

Here is the razor I got:
Stainless Steel Straight Razor | Buy Thiers-Issard Razors

Welcome to the Forum. You will find the people here most helpful and questions get answered pretty quick. Not sure I have help with your water stains as most of my razors are all vintage shavers and water stains is par for the course. Maas may remove some of the etching or lighten it up a bit. If the etching is of no real concern there are many options to get it back to mirror finish. Me, I look at them as character.

Hello and welcome to SRP.
Sounds like you are off to a good start.
I'm not sure that the Art of Shaving stores actually hones their razor to a desired level before selling, so you might wanna get that done.
As I understand it, TI has improved their factory edges lately, but wether that means truly shave ready, I wouldn't know.
If you decide to get it professionally honed, check out the classifieds here on SRP. Lots of good honers advertise there, the fee is quite reasonable.

The razor itself is a quality razor. TI is a highly regarded brand with lots of history!

Steel stains very easily, and yes, even Stainless steel gets spots from residing water.
Make sure to dry it off and give it a good stropping after use.
That will keep it clean and spotless.

If I may, please check out the links in my sig-line.
Lots of nice info and tips to be had in the wiki around here.

Good luck with your shaving

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