Name: 20130412_195937.jpg Views: 986 Size: 40.1 KBHello from Slovenia. Here is my basic equipment. Beleive it or not, a survived my first straight razor shave. I must admit I did a very good job and made no cuts at all, but the result is not that excellent. I think a made a better shave when I was 16 . I took my time and step by step went trought this amazing experience. But now I have more questions than before. For sure I have to teach my hand and left side of the face is most challenging. One thing is certain, the razor was not sharp enough. I felt the blade tearing hair and no cutting it and by the fact I am a bit stubborn, I finished the job with two passes (wtg and xtg). I will send the Bismarck to a guy in Croatia to hone it profesionally. Hope to get a perfect "sheave ready" razor.I think the strop was not good prepared and as it was new, even after 70 strokes on each side I did not reach the goal.
Now I can't wait fot hair to grow

Proud to be SR shaver.