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Hi! Do you know if they having any get togethers in the area? It would be great to talk to people in person about honing, shaving tips, etc.

Lots of useful info there. I'm still going through some of the pages/videos, and will post some follow up questions in new threads.

@engine46 Some of the links with ... aren't working. I found them via the FAQ page and Library pages:

Brands of Straight Razors to Avoid - Straight Razor Place Library

Good Straight Razor...

@engine46 appreciate the support and suggestions!

Oh yeah, I don't want to rush things, but I do need to work on being more efficient at the process. 40-45 mins is quite long for me to do during the work days. Fortunately, I'm on vacation last week...

Second shave went much better... Way less irritation, when I used the alum block after (my informal way of telling how well I did, in addition to smoothness). It seemed like the following helped...

@engine46 Yes, I got a Dovo from SRP (as a XMAS gift). Thanks for the links on stopping and honing. More to learn still.

@BlisterSteel Yes, I'm glad I found the forum. It is really turning up to be a wealth of info on straight shaving.

@CaliforniaCajun thanks for the encouraging words. I was like Home Alone when I used the alum. Ohhhhh! I thought there was quite a bit to learn with my safety razor, but there is even more with...

@10Pups thanks! I'm pretty sure I didn't have a low enough angle. The real challenge was trying to do the left side, with my left hand. I'm a really dominant right handed, but I'll keep trying.

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I've been using a safety razor for about 3 years, and decided I wanted to take the plunge and go really old school with a straight razor. So, I asked for a razor and strop for XMAS, and my...