Search:

Dorian,

Good! Now remember not to apply too much pressure to the blade as you strop. Go slow initially...Try 30-40 on the linen and 30-40 on the leather. You need to develop muscle memory and...

Hello Dorian and welcome from across the pond to SRP.

That's a beautiful razor you have there. BTW...your path to str8 razor shaving is a lot like mine. I began with a Merkur HD and DE blades,...

Mike,

My wife didn't want me to buy a str8 razor either. So I bought five.

Hello Chris,

Welcome to SRP...

It appears that you are following the same path I did. First a DE, then a str8.

I love my DE too--a Merkur HD. DE razor shaving introduced me to all the...

Hi firefighter. Welcome to SRP...

We're all happy to hear that you've decided to take the plunge into str8 razor shaving.

Str8 razor shaving may appear to be a bit daunting at first, but don't...

Johnnyboy356,

Welcome to SRP...

You've certainly come to the right place if you want to improve your str8 razor technique and learn new skills such as honing.

In addition to the individual...

Thorcorps,

First, welcome to SRP...

Second, as a newbie you may want to peruse the websites of some of the merchants who advertise here at the SRP. Two that I have some experience with as a...

Sundance,

Welcome to Straight Razor Place...

Besides the Buy/Sell forum at SRP, check out some of the merchants who advertise on the website. Many of them offer package deals on quality str8...

bomberharris,

Welcome to SRP...Have you been or are you currently in the RAF? Just wondering.

BeBerlin says it all...SRP's wiki tutorials ought to have you up and running in no time.

Take...

Hello Stuart and Happy New Year--from across the pond.

Your journey from multi-blade to DE to str8 razors is just like mine. I used a multiblade razor for decades. Then I switched to a DE a few...

From across the pond...Hello Matt. Happy New Year and welcome to SRP...

Glad to hear that you have an ensemble of str8 razors and that you are totally hooked on them. Perhaps one day you'll...

Welcome to SRP and Happy New Year!

Great choice in a str8 razor. You won't be disappointed. I recently purchased a Dovo from SRD like you and have begun to learn how to strop and shave with my...

Hello Nick and John...Welcome aboard SRP!

Thanks Randy...

So you sailed in a Sturgeon and Los Angeles class fast attack sub. Fantastic! Glad to hear that you enjoyed sub duty. I teach military history in college, which includes some...

Hi Randy...Welcome to SRP.

I know you will enjoy your DE. It will go quite well with your soap and brush.

BTW...When you were in the service, what type of submarine were you stationed on? An...

kevbell - I'm a new member from Indiana. Joined SRP a few weeks ago.

BullMikus - I agree...There's nothing wrong with being traditional or a purist. We lose as much, perhaps even more from "progress" as we gain.

I'll be rooting for the Air Force Academy too...
...

Hello Jake...Welcome to SRD...Hope that you have a great experience on the website.

Happy holidays...

jhenry

Hello Victor...I'm just beginning as well.

wolfmanXIII:

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, I did purchase it from SRD. Also purchased a Dovo Prima Klang w/ Violet wood scales from them too, which I plan to use after I have gotten a bit...

Hello everybody...

Allow me to introduce myself...I am a life-long wet shaver who recently began DE shaving with a badger shaving brush and a quality shaving cream. It has done wonders for my...