Wet Shaving Talk For 19 August 2022 - More On Straight Razors!

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!!     Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, "What Your Father Didn't Teach You about Shaving"  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don't forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at [email protected]     Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Our next show will be 8/29/22    Until then…. Shave straight and Shave Safe!