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Thanks so much everyone. This is the first time in my life that I have been in a forum, and you have all been so kind. I've learned so much from your replies in such a short space of time. You have...

Thanks so much for all your advise Lee. I'm truly grateful. There is absolutely NO WAY I'll ever go back to safety razors, so I'll keep at it, as you say. One more thing, I purchased a leather strop...

And do I have to do anything to a brand new razor? Does it need stropping or honing etc?

Thanks so very much for your replies. How smooth should a straight razor shave be compared to a good quality safety razor? My point is, is a bit of pulling something that is just part of straight...

Thanks so much. I guess this is trial and error to a certain degree. The razor is a new dovo bismark. I've honed it when it probably didn't need it, and am worried that I've done some damage. I...

Apologies, but I don't know what hht is.

Hi everyone. I've recently started shaving with a straight blade, but I cannot seem to get the edge as sharp as I know it should be. It pulls, and is damn uncomfortable, though I do get a close shave...