Introduction
This page was created from Joel's Interactive Guide to Straight Razor Shaving and from this thread[1].
This page was created from Joel's Interactive Guide to Straight Razor Shaving and from this thread[1].
Ok, I want a straight razor, what do I need to get started?
This part is quite simple
- A SHAVE READY razor. (See next section for more information)
- A serviceable strop in good condition, ideally with 2 sides, one canvas and one leather.
- A shaving brush to create lather with. (See the Interactive Guide to the Shaving Brushes and the review section to help you decide which one would be best for you)
- A top quality shaving cream or shaving soap (See the shaving creams review section or the shaving soaps review section to help you decide which one would be best for you)
- A good Aftershave (See the review section to help you decide which one would be best for you)
Optional
- A means of keeping the edge sharp (abrasive pasted strop, barbers hone, or other finishing hone)
