Thread: New Member

Hi Guys / Bore da

New member here for Wales in the UK. I am completely new to straight razor shaving. Just bought my first straight razor and I am dreading the first shave any tips would be great.

I am looking for a good strop so any recommendations would be good. Unaided I will just end up buying the most expensive.

Thanks for any help
Alex

Hi, welcome aboard!

Have you read First_straight_razor_shave yet? That's a good place to start and there's tons of other stuff in the library.

I'd emphasise the bit about not trying to do your whole face on the first go - some bits like the chin and neck are tricky, and you should stop if you start to feel uncomfortable/out-of-ypur-depth. Getting used to holding the razor is the first step.

Also, don't be worried - you may well nick yourself a little (have a styptic handy), but the chances of doing yourself a serious injury are minimal. That's what I was scared of when I started, but I think it's massively unlikely, even for beginners. Unless you have a bottle of whisky first (don't do that! )

Enjoy!

Hi Matt

Thanks for the response. I've had a read of the First straight razor shave and I cant wait to get started.

alex

Remember what Confucious (I think) said - 'A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step'

Glad to have you on board

Welcome to SRP

One thing that will help shorten your learning curve is to meet other SRP members in your area.

Here is a list of some of them.....

http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

Also watch the Get Togethers forum for razor meets in your area.

Get Togethers and Meetings

BTW, go to the top of this page, click on settings, and enter your location please.

Hope this helps

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Mick