Its really not needed. But you do have to know how to hone and strop very well.

It would be good to call him and chat. Also, remember there is a fine line between being able to shave and producing really high quality shaves. Just shaving with straight is an incredibly simple task.

My mother used a straight, as a hairdresser and barber for years. First time she saw me strop she was like "What the heck are you doing?"

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My lower neck was a bit red the next day, btw.
guess soap would've been good.