Quote Originally Posted by tuxdev View Post
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.