Hi all
My son (24) finally got the courage to have a shave with a straight last night. I gave him all he should need including fresh honed razors and explained how to strop them which he seemed to pick up very quickly. My instruction to him was concise but brief on how to handle, maintain and use the equipment I gave him.

Llama brand duel buffalo/horse strop
Pasted Diamond Edge Russian and Linen strop
Kimberly Special, Rusco, Belgian coticule Hones
Joseph rogers MasterRazor #1,1/2 hollow and a Boker Red Injun 101 (stiffer blade on the joseph rogers is easier to learn how to strop with I felt)
Grosvenor best Badger brush and Doulton scuttle

His confidence was low to be honest, so I shaved part of his cheek and neck to let him feel how much weight and the angle of attack should be. When he tried he was supprised how easy the blade cut the hair and not him Once he started to get the hang of "Gurning" to get taught skin he was off and running and I had to make him slow down before he cut himself. This he did later when he realised he had forgot about a scar on his jaw line that he normally goes easy around. a few spots of blood didnt seem to put him off though.
His biggest complaint was as most possibly find, keeping good vision while shaving past the ears from the hair line. Under the neck and chin were also a problem for him but he says he will practise duel hand shaving to overcome these niggles.
I know now that I am going to constantly pestered for advice but it's a good cause and it will save the boy some cash.

PuFF