New to DE shaving. I like it!
OK to start off with, I have been looking at everyones posts for a while and at first I thought I would go with the straight razor. But after reading about strops and "shave ready" and 30 degree angles I decided to go with the safety razor. Now, which razor, which blades, which soaps yada yada yada. After reading a many reviews I chose the Edwin Jagger DE89L. It came from a source mentioned here many times and it included 3 packs of various razor blades. I also purchased Feather and Merkur blades. I bought a Simpson "Chubby 1" baddger shaving brush. To start with my soaps I got the Edwin Jagger soap and their after shave balm. Just this week I also ordered two different soaps from Mama Bear.
The best advice I have put into practice is "to let the razor do the cutting without pressure". I have experimented with short strokes and lond, and with the growth of the beard and against. It is soothing and something I look forward to at least while it's new to me. I have got my 23 year old son involved and he is going to try it this weekend.
I am still reading what you folks have tried and liked and I want to expand my knowledge and experience of this new shaving technique. Thanks for all the help I have recieved here. I am open for suggestions on soaps, balms, blades, razors etc. so bring it on. Please include where I can find what you mention.