Thread: Very discouraged. Any help??

Originally Posted by TJG

Thanks ya'll. This might be a dumb question, but do you have to worry about frauds on there? As in, do I need to worry if someone will run off with my razor blade after I send it to them?

I would look at the feedback posted for them. That would be a good indication for me.

BTW, with all this reading you did before you "dived in", did you happen across SRP founder Lynn Abrams suggestions for the first straight razor shaves, in the beginner's guide ? With a join date of this month, and 3 posts, I would suspect you should still be doing a down pass on the sideburn area, rather than worrying about ATG.

Straight Razor Place Wiki:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Wiki

I did read that. I have been at it since December, but I just joined the site. I feel comfortable actually doing the passes (except for the across the grain on my chin). I am worried, too, that I really don't know how to strop properly. I have followed the videos I have seen and all, but I just worry that I suck. Plus, the strop I have has canvas. I have read that you use the canvas only half the number of times you do the leather (for whatever reason).

Originally Posted by TJG

I did read that. I have been at it since December, but I just joined the site. I feel comfortable actually doing the passes (except for the across the grain on my chin). I am worried, too, that I really don't know how to strop properly. I have followed the videos I have seen and all, but I just worry that I suck. Plus, the strop I have has canvas. I have read that you use the canvas only half the number of times you do the leather (for whatever reason).

I do equal amounts stropping linen/leather so it varies with the individual. If you are comfortable with manipulating the razor through the passes having it pro honed is the next step. You might also consider buying a second razor for a rotation, and to have something if one or the other is out being honed. Good deals in the SRP classifieds or an entry level new Dovo isn't too expensive.