Shave Library

Getting Started We strongly recommend that you read our Beginner's guide to straight razor shaving first. It contains essential background information and links to further reading that will help you get started. ( ...more) Read the Frequently Asked Questions from the SRP Forum. Or .... just start browsing and enjoy!

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Shaving equipment Basic equipment: A straight razor and a strop Recommended equipment: Shaving soap or cream, a brush, an alum block or a styptic pencil Additional equipment : One or more hones

Shaving with a straight razor Preparing your face Making lather Shaving Post shave treatment

Maintaining a razor Stropping a razor Razor hones Honing a razor

Repairing and restoring straight razors Repairing scales Making scales Restoring razor blades

Important safety tips Safety tips for restoring razors Sterilising razors Toxic woods

Additional resources Photographing razors and shaving equipment Shaving related help files: Guides, videos, and images