Well, I've taken the leap and ordered my first straight razor. Actually I have an old one but it's not shave ready at this point and I've never used it beyond practising stropping.
Anyway, Larry at WhippedDog has just sent out my beginner kit including strop and barber hone. He really is a great guy to deal with, highly recommended.
I've been DE shaving for some time now, but the idea of maintaining a blade sharp enough to shave with really appeals to me so here I go...
I'll be posting my progress or lack thereof here. Wish me luck!
(and yes, everyone I've mentioned this venture to thinks I'm nuts. Especially my wife who asked "why can't you find a hobby that doesn't involve sharp blades on your throat?")
Anyway, Larry at WhippedDog has just sent out my beginner kit including strop and barber hone. He really is a great guy to deal with, highly recommended.
I've been DE shaving for some time now, but the idea of maintaining a blade sharp enough to shave with really appeals to me so here I go...
I'll be posting my progress or lack thereof here. Wish me luck!
(and yes, everyone I've mentioned this venture to thinks I'm nuts. Especially my wife who asked "why can't you find a hobby that doesn't involve sharp blades on your throat?")