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You might want to check out this thread
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/p...x.html?t=33521
There were some good resources in it
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I'd suggest you check out the Straight Razor Place forums, they're a huge collection of info, much like XMarks is for kilts.
Basically, though, you need to make sure you have a good strop, and that you know how to use it. Then you need to know how to shave with the thing (use very light to no pressure. Go with the grain at first). Also, your prep is important. Shaving brush, soap or cream, hot water, maybe a preshave treatment, aftershave treatment of some kind...
Have fun!
"To the make of a piper go seven years of his own learning, and seven generations before. At the end of his seven years one born to it will stand at the start of knowledge, and leaning a fond ear to the drone he may have parley with old folks of old affairs." - Neil Munro
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I do love a straight razor shave, but I love my beard more. Saves money too.
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As was mentioned, the Straight Razor Place forums are an excellent resource.
Remember to always strop your blade (carefully, mind) before each shave and never, never, ever, never move the blade sideways on your face. If you forget rule number 2, you will be amazed at how painless that wound gushing blood all over your nice clean bathroom actually is. 
On your first try with the straight, remember you are not looking to get a baby bottom smooth shave. You are trying to reduce stubble. Carefully. If you are not getting as close a shave as you would like, grab your cartridge razor and polish up with it. Just keep practicing and it will come to you.
What razor did you purchase? Something new or something second-hand? Which honemeister did you select? Could you get something accomplished if I weren't asking so many questions?
I use my straights, but only on evenings when I can focus completely on the process of shaving. Other evenings, I use a double-edge razor. I'm partial to Derby blades and can pick them up at $20 per hundred. I think 100 Sputniks are $18.50 and Zorricks are as low as $15.00. And you would be amazed at how much closer a shave you can get with a DE, as opposed to those multi-blade cartridge razors.
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Got a new DOVO 5/8 inch stainless blade. Picture is above. I was conflicted about the stainless v. carbon steel thing for a while. Ultimately, I settled on stainless because it's just easier to maintain. One of the things I want to try is taking it to the field with me. I don't always have a lot of water to shave with and it frequently isn't warm. But I want to figure out whether it's less irritating shaving with my quattro or my straight razor. Also, I want to see how it is in hot weather. I've been given a date when I go to Iraq next year and I want to take my straight razor with me. The honemeister is some cat in Ohio. Lynn Abrams. His name kept coming up when I was looking for a honemeister.
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 Originally Posted by kilted in seattle
The honemeister is some cat in Ohio. Lynn Abrams. His name kept coming up when I was looking for a honemeister.
Lynn is THE MAN when it comes to honing. So, fear not. Your razor will be perfect when you get it back.
"To the make of a piper go seven years of his own learning, and seven generations before. At the end of his seven years one born to it will stand at the start of knowledge, and leaning a fond ear to the drone he may have parley with old folks of old affairs." - Neil Munro
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Aside from some pasted stropping, Lynn has kept my razors sharp thus far. Been shaving with a straight for almost two years now, and can do it literally with my eyes closed. Of course I am blind and used to that sort of thing.  Enough bragging, just read the great information on Straight Razor Place, take your time and you might never look back.
Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer
Lynn is THE MAN when it comes to honing. So, fear not. Your razor will be perfect when you get it back.
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Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer
Lynn is THE MAN when it comes to honing. So, fear not. Your razor will be perfect when you get it back.
No question, Lynn is a darned good choice. Lynn actually owns the Straight Razor Place site. He hones a lot of them and you're going to get an amazingly sharp razor when he's finished.
I purchased a restoration from Bill Ellis and the edge on that one was incredible, as well.
Streetcar, be forewarned that TAoS is pretty high-priced on most products.
If you're looking for a wide array of shaving soaps (and bath soaps, too), aftershaves and colognes, check out Mama Bear. Sue is good people, her product is top notch and her prices are more than fair. She recently moved to Wisconsin and just got her operation back up and running. If you decide to do any business with her, let her know Mike set you. She'll likely take pity on you for knowing me! 
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I pound my whiskers in with a hammer and chew 'em off from the inside.
Virtus Ad Aethera Tendit
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12th May 08, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike1
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Streetcar, be forewarned that TAoS is pretty high-priced on most products.
If you're looking for a wide array of shaving soaps (and bath soaps, too), aftershaves and colognes, check out Mama Bear. Sue is good people, her product is top notch and her prices are more than fair. She recently moved to Wisconsin and just got her operation back up and running. If you decide to do any business with her, let her know Mike set you. She'll likely take pity on you for knowing me!
Saying The Art of Shaving is "pretty high-priced" is like saying the Atlantic Ocean is "a bit moist."
Still, there was something about having a slinky young girl lathering up a badger hair brush for me that tends to short circuit my normal reasoning processes.
When I came home (and to my senses) I started looking around for better priced alternatives. Still, the information she gave me was good.
And thanks for the link!
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