I've recently got into straight razor shaving after a friend gave me a razor that he'd restored, nothing fancy but it seems to do the job!
I was lacking confidence initially, especially after the first attempt, however that soon healed and some practice at stropping paid didvdends!
I was still a little apprehensive over the next few shaves as the razor didn't seem as sharp as I thought it should be, so back to my friends for a little more honing.
A bit better, then after a bit more reading, I bought a Thuringian stone and this morning, having a bit of time to myself, gave 75 laps, gradually reducing the slurry to nil.
What a revelation! My first two-pass shave, with only one tiny nick! (still had to finish off with the Gillette )
Still reading up, still need a few more bits and pieces and yesterday got a brand new Genco from the U.S.A. for £28
Just found the Revisor site, and it's Fathers' day soon!
I'm looking forward to perfecting this art and collecting some nice kit along the way!
Ian
I was lacking confidence initially, especially after the first attempt, however that soon healed and some practice at stropping paid didvdends!
I was still a little apprehensive over the next few shaves as the razor didn't seem as sharp as I thought it should be, so back to my friends for a little more honing.
A bit better, then after a bit more reading, I bought a Thuringian stone and this morning, having a bit of time to myself, gave 75 laps, gradually reducing the slurry to nil.
What a revelation! My first two-pass shave, with only one tiny nick! (still had to finish off with the Gillette )
Still reading up, still need a few more bits and pieces and yesterday got a brand new Genco from the U.S.A. for £28
Just found the Revisor site, and it's Fathers' day soon!
I'm looking forward to perfecting this art and collecting some nice kit along the way!
Ian