Thread: New here and basically new to straight razors

Originally Posted by cpcohen1945

Welcome!

What are you using for a strop?

Charles

Thanks. I have two strops that were also with the razor. One just says "finish" on it and no brand, and the other is a Shell Horsehide 840 which seems to be a lot rougher. Both were stored well and seem to be keeping the blade in good shape so far. I don't have any other straight razors to compare to though.

Welcome to SRP!

I wish I had a family heirloom to shave with. Hoepfully, my future sons will be able to pass what I have currently along to future generations.

Originally Posted by chevyguy8893

Thanks. I have two strops that were also with the razor. One just says "finish" on it and no brand, and the other is a Shell Horsehide 840 which seems to be a lot rougher. Both were stored well and seem to be keeping the blade in good shape so far. I don't have any other straight razors to compare to though.

If you can shave comfortably, the blade is sharp. It's nice to use gear that connects to your own history.

Charles

Originally Posted by Crzylizard

Welcome to SRP!

I wish I had a family heirloom to shave with. Hoepfully, my future sons will be able to pass what I have currently along to future generations.

Originally Posted by cpcohen1945

If you can shave comfortably, the blade is sharp. It's nice to use gear that connects to your own history.

Charles

It is nice to use something connected to the family. It doesn't seem like there is as many items anymore that can survive long enough to be handed down. I am getting a comfortable shave and have been getting a lot better about not cutting myself, so I guess the blade is sharpened well. Now I want to get a couple more to have a small collection to use and hand down someday.