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@blix - Lynn's "First Shave" article and his DVD both said that the razor should be stropped after cleaning off the shipping oil. Did I mis-read? Aren't you supposed to strop before each shave? Am I...

First Shave Complete!

Pre-shave: Shower, wash and condition beard, while soaking brush and mug in hot water. Strop (need to practice that little doozy) and make later (eeehhh, it turned out...

Gentlemen,

I have to say...I'm amazed! I ordered my kit from SRP on Thursday evening (11 pm or so). Friday was Veteran's Day (no mail) and I still received my package on Saturday! That's...

@gssixgun - I took your advice and shot them an email.

Thanks to all for your input!

Anyone have any experience with the subtle differences between the Latigo leather and the Buffalo leather strops?

Oh yes...I almost forgot. I was thinking of the Dovo Silver Steel 5/8 as well. Any major differences between the two straights?

Hi gentlemen,

I'm about to purchase my first straight setup and I'd like some opinions and suggestions.

Razor: Dovo "Astrale" 5/8
Strop: SRD 3" Latigo
Brush: SRD Silver Tip Badger (26mm knot,...