Thread: Waiting for my first straight razor

You need to strop it first . You should always strop before you shave . I do 25 on the linen , and 50 on the leather . This is assuming you're stropping is up to par . You should practice with a butter knife or something similar , before you try stropping your new razor .
Shave with it . If it's reasonably comfortable , you might be okay . If it's not , it could be the razor , your technique , or both .
I say go ahead and give it a try , but if it doesn't feel right , stop shaving with it , and send it to be honed . Your face will thank you .