I "discovered" the safety razor just this August. 2.5 mos later and i'm learning to use/hone/strop the Straight Razor.
I started with a Schick Crona, then to all the best of the 50's/60's and now i only use 1920/30 open-comb saftey razors. Learning the "touch" will come quickly, as razorburn will heighten your focus.
I recommend mastering teh DE razor before tackling the SR (if you must). Straights require zen focus, i only use mine on easy days.
The SR is mostly for braggin' rights. I'm not to the point of preferring it for performance yet, if ever.
Keep the lather moist and the touch light. nicks and burns are rites of passage.
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