New Here... but not to shaving!
Hey everyone, new to the site. I received a straight razor shaving kit for Christmas last year and haven't used it yet as I've been wanting to learn about it more before I attempt it. The kit is made by Selective: Razor strop Co. New York. It consists of 2 straight razors, the first with a black handle that is sharper, and the second with a red handle that is not as sharp. It also comes with a leather belt and a white one that kinda looks and feels like a seat belt strap haha. I also have a hot foam/lather dispenser which I regularly use with Gillette shaving cream and dispense it as a hot foam. I began shaving with an electric razor when I was probably 15 and moved to the regular Mach series razors. Im now 21 and want to learn the art of using a straight razor, but do not want to mess up and cut myself to bad.
So, first off, do i have a crappy straight razor kit? Obviously I've looked at the prices and they are pretty cheap, I know quality matters, and that will effect the price of the shaving items. Should I invest in something else for a beginners kit?
Thanks guys!
-Conner
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