You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is August 19,2022

Today on the Show

Celebrate Straight Razor Month

Part Two : Stropping

Shavettes

Contest

Stropping

• It’s time to strop!
• There is a certain technique that will help you maintain your blade long term.
• Check out this video Straight Razor Stropping Trick
• Several Types of strops, Bench Strop, Hanging strop, and loom strop being the most popular
• DO NOT BUT A CHEAP STROP!!!!! (Choose a well made strop from the USA, Germany, France or Italy.
• Don’t stress about the width. 2-2.5 inches is fine.
• Practice Practice

Awesome Videos Here are two awesome videos regarding how to shave with a straight razor, by two well experienced shavers.

Hint: Beware of Newbies making videos. It takes years to master a straight razor shave. There are alot of youtubers out there that mean well, but are not experienced enough to teach.

Chimensch's Shaving Video

Best How to Shave with a Straight Razor Tutorial for Beginners Straight Razor Designs.com

If you can, try to pick up the Lynn Abrams DVD.

Shavettes

Personally shavettes are not for me, but there is a strong following for them. They offer convenience and cost savings, but can be less forgiving.

I’ll tell you my thoughts.

Contest

Time for another contest.

This time I will be giving away a pro-honed straight razor from my own collection.

Listen for a chance to win!!

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Special Thanks to:

Mark aka Mantic 59

Most of All……….YOU!!!!

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Our next show will be 8/29/22

Until then….

Shave straight and Shave Safe!