Ready to shave! (First time)

[daverojo77]

Just got home a found my stuff from Whipped dog in the mailbox!

I might shave later today but plan on doing my cheeks only till I get used to it or gain more confidence.
I have gotten great advice on this forum and plan to use it. Also, I have a razor I found in the wild I plan on using to practice on the strop. I already cut it in a few places
Good thing it comes with 2!

I got a Torrey 6/8 (white scales)
and a Fox Cutlery (Black Scales)
22mm Silvertip Brush and a double leather strop with the balsa strop as well.
Cant wait!!!!!!

 

[dpetrzelka]

Great setup - enjoy!

An remember, despite any temptation, don't strop until after your first shave. All you need to do is gently wipe the oil off of those razors from Larry - that way you know what the shave ready edge feels like.

 

[daverojo77]

Great setup - enjoy!

An remember, despite any temptation, don't strop until after your first shave. All you need to do is gently wipe the oil off of those razors from Larry - that way you know what the shave ready edge feels like.

Yup thanks, I wiped the oil and am probably going to use it tonight.
What kind of oil do I use after shaving? I plan on storing in my sock drawer away from bathroom moisture.

 

[daverojo77]

Here is a closer look the one on the top (left) is the an Anton Wingen I found and use for strop practice for now until I get it properly honed.
I think the fox is a 4/8