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I had my third shave today and the right side of my face had the best shave ever it was awesome no stumble at all and all in one. Pass did three passes on the other side and could not get it as good...

Ok thanks shooter. I think my biggest problem was I was going passed 30 degrees I should have angled it more I was at 90 degrees at points mainly the lower cheek it got a lot harder. I did get a...

By the way which side do you guys strop with? The rough bumpy side or the smooth side?

Ok well any suggestions to a good oil? And I'd did I
My first shave today didn't go as bad as I thought it would my main problem was lathering good not build up a good lather for the life of me. I...

Do I need the oil I don't live In a humid place?

Thanks for the details roughkype. Which oil should I buy to protect my razor is there a certain brand you guys stick with. What side of the strop do I strop with also the rough bumpy side or the...

Yes I got the 6/8 with the thumb notch. Thanks for your input so far I have gone through all the stickies, but still googling more info my main concern is to have the least amount of razor burn as...

Thanks shooter but I already ordered the Dovo Bismarck with the starter kit and it just came in. I'm pretty excited still doing more research on how to shave with it anyone have anymore good articles...

I'm still waiting on mine aswell lol. Lazarus78 I read the DE's were easier to use then a straight.

I have been looking for a DE as well for the days I'm in a rush or going on vacation or if my straight needs to be sent off for honing. I think I'll be buying the Edwin Jagger DE89 read its really...

Thanks I hope this really does keep me going for life I'll save so much money in the long run. I think I'm going to spend the extra money and get the SRD kit with the Dovo Bismarck razor. I figure if...

I'm confused is the paste for stropping or honing? If its for stropping will I need a paste right away or can strop without a paste for awhile?

I really want to shell out the extra money for a Bismarck, but I'm afraid I'll probably mess it up for a first straight and money is super tight right now not sure if it'd be worth it since I've...

I read here Brands of Straight Razors to avoid - Straight Razor Place Wiki that best quality isn't a good razor, but I'm not sure if they're talking about the same best quality dovo razor. I have...

Is there a good traditional straight I could get for a $100? I'm leaning more towards disposables cause they seem cheaper.

I have read that I should stay away from the best quality razors as they're not so good. The reason I wanted to go with A disposable is because I don't know how to hone and strop and don't want to...

Hey guys I'm looking to buy my first straight razor. What would be good for a begginer. I have done some research and from what I read i was thinking about getting a Feather ss which has the...