Hi everyone,
I just got started with straight razors after years of using cartridge razors. My wife recently bought me a Gillette Fusion set from The Art of Shaving. After using their oil, cream, and aftershave I was very impressed. And my first time using a brush....I can't believe I didn't try one sooner! After using these products I started researching straight razors and bought one. The first shave, even with perfect prep, went horribly. The blade didn't cut anything. I had to finish with my Gillette. I'm now razor bumped all over. I have sensitive skin so I'm trying to figure out how to do all this right. I just mailed my razor to straight razor designs for a sharpening and also ordered another razor from them along with a paddle strop(the hanging one is difficult for me and too thin) and the DVD which I expect delivery of today.