Hi Matt and Welcome, What kind of razor are you using?? You might try a visit to www.straightrazorplace.com as we have an entire section dedicated to honing...
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Hey just started , bought a new 5 piece set from Nashville knife shop. Got pre-honed for some extra cash . Any who, I have a 1/2 inch beard that I grow for the...
... trickiest area, against the grain really helps in this area. For the razor burn, it could be technique &/or you soap, you my have to try a couple...
... be about 30 degrees, will come automatically with practice. I have a very tough beard too, I can get it as smooth as I like. I suggest a 6/8 or even wider...
Thanks guys for all your suggestions. I have some goop, forgot I had it. Used the Fromm on my favorite strop & it now had no drag, my latest shave was not as...
Most folks don't condition their strop enough when first starting out. You can try using kiwi mink oil compound as your conditioner and you shouldn't have to...
Well I do have a few different soaps. Right now I have been using DR Harris Lavender shaving soap. But I also have one that looks to have a ton of moisturizers...
I recommend you stick with your DR Harris for now, which is an excellent soap. Then use as little pressure as possible, try to get the correct angle (you can...
Razor burn can be dealt with in a couple of ways: 1. I find using a pre-shave oil under your shave cream helps give a smoother shave and provides an extra...
Wow, again some great advice! I really appreciate all the wonderful tips. I will invest in some aftershave balm. Tell me this, What have you heard of Trumpers...
Trumpers recommends applying their Skin Food before shaving, and they're usually pretty good with their advice. So it sounds like it's worth a try. I've been...
Hi...I'm new to using a straight razor and was wondering if anyone might have one the wish to sell. I'll be straight up...not looking to spend too much....
Well, You will need a few things to get started. A razor, a strop, soap, and a brush. You can get most of these things on ebay. I have seen razors go for as...
... Daniel, I will have a few "starter" razors for sale early next week. They will be affordable. Send me a private email and I will let you know what I have. ...
I think almost anyone on here will tell you to stay away from the inexpensive razors on eBay! They are cheap razors and will not hold an edge...if you can...
I have to jump in at this point. I know you don't want to spend much but you do need some things that have been suggested. I started about a month ago and I...
Hi Daniel, All of the info given is excellent info. The other place that they are talking about is straightrazorplace.com. There you can find all of the info...
One more opinion. I hope your razor is not a Zeepk! Also, Most of us had to start with only shaving say one sideburn the first day, then slowly increasing the...
See you guys over at the StraightRazorPlace.com chat tonight. 8PM Eastern time. BYOB! We have had really large groups on Sunday night sharing all kinds of...
Good morning Gentlemen, I am working to get the sharpness for the final against the grain pass. My razors will shave with the grain and across the grain, but ...
The short answer for me would be the combo Norton 4000/8000 stone above all the others. I do have a Swaty at about 12,000 for finishing if I think I need it. ...
The medium answer is that you have to alter your technique when going against the grain to suit your face. With an adequately sharpened blade, more often than...
There is a great write up on the different shaving angles necessary in the Wiki at www.straightrazorplace.com with some really good diagrams. Have fun, Lynn...
FWIW...I've been through the 'hone fever' you seem to be experiencing. In my experience, I've found that too many grits and honing steps simply confuse the...
Hello Phil! Â If you are talking about "Dovo" red and black/braun pastes, you may want to throw them in the trashcan.. as they are uneffective... Â Have a...
Additonal- diamond pastes are coloured according to their grade. 0.5 micron is grey- my stocks came from a car boot sale, cheap, 'cos all the labels had come...
Hey, I found this razor for sale for $45 - seller didn't say what material the handle was but did say there wasn't any rust on the blade or anything. I don't...
Good morning, Tanner, I didn't see the picture, so I cannot comment on that, but Henckels are great blades. I have only one, a 5/8 Platinum, and it is a...
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