Thread: New Member From Texas - with questions

Originally Posted by tuxdev

Hello all, checking in from the Lubbock, Texas area. I am new to SRP and trying to learn more about straight razor shaving. I have been given a razor, but I have yet to get it shave ready.
I would like to share pictures of my razor and pose a few questions.
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I have picked up some Van Der Hagen soap and a Van Der Hagen boar brush (again minimal $$), these combined with a large coffee mug and I am ready to get after it.

Thanks in advance for advice/comments.

P.S. If anyone knows of someone in the Lubbock, TX area that does professional razor honing, please sound off.

Welcome.

Have you found this link for beginners:
Beginner's guide to straight razor shaving - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Tell us what you shave with now.

The Van Der Hagen soap and brush will get you well down the road.
Keep an eye out for Williams shave soap. Not so much because it
is good but because it will teach you a lot for a $1.50 or so. Shave prep
is a big part of shaving with any blade so have at it. While you can
shave but once a day you can practice "latherin" a lot.

I would like to thank everyone for their useful advice and tips (and Lynn for his humor), including the private messages I have received.

Yes, I have been perusing the valuable wiki articles including:
Category:Lather - Straight Razor Place Wiki
and
Beginner's guide to straight razor shaving - Straight Razor Place Wiki

I have also made arrangements to have my razor honed professionally by a local professional. Once I get the razor back and find the work satisfactory, I'll post that information for anyone else in the Lubbock, TX region.

Looking forward to starting the SR learning path.

Well gentlemen, I have attempted a couple of partial shaves (working on easy spots for now) with the freshly honed razor and it seems to be a winner. The local guy I took it to did a good job and was very knowledgeable about all kinds of edges (e.g. straights, surgical tools, kitchen knives, scissors, ...).

Now all I have to do is figure out proper technique. I have received a few minor cuts at my own hands mostly during blade placement, not the actual shave. I'll eventually get there (I hope).

Again, thanks for suggestions/advice.