Most of the best available razors are made of carbon steel and if not cared for properly will rust. One can use gun oil, camelia oil or...

English Bridle Leather Strop from Straightrazordesigns STROPPING Stropping a razor is a fine art developed by repeated practice. The aim in stropping is to smooth and shape the razor’s edge into a keen cutting implement. After being honed, the razor seldom needs any stropping on the canvas. Instead, the honed razor is stropped directly over the surface of the leather strop. The time to use the canvas strop is when the razor develops a worn edge from continued use. The effect

Simpson Tulip 4 Prior to their first use, new brushes should be washed well using warm soapy water. After daily use, rinse the brush under clean, warm water. To dry, place the brush in its holder with the bristles facing down. Allow brush to dry thoroughly before storing, as wet and damp may damage the bristles. Always be prepared for some hairs to come loose. It is quite natural when you start using your new badger shaving brush for a few loose hairs to come away from the br