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02-28-2014, 01:19 AM #1Senior Member
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My first straight razor
Hello everyone, this forum had been a big help in learning all things about straight razor shaving, I've been browsing and reading and the more I learn the more interesting it is.
I received my first razor today. I'm still waiting for the strop. I'm excited to have my first shave. As mentioned in this forum we need to respect the blade and not fear it so that's the approach I'm taking.
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02-28-2014, 01:35 AM #2Senior Member
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Nice !
Good luck when you take that to your face...you may soon find shaving is something you look forward to. I wouldn't consider giving up SR shaving.
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02-28-2014, 04:48 AM #3Senior Member
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That is a very reputable brand razor. I hope you bought it shave ready. If it is shave ready then don't strop it for the first use. Happy shaving!
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02-28-2014, 11:44 AM #4Junior Member
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Very nice looking razor! Straight razors are addicting the more you learn about them haha
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02-28-2014, 11:58 AM #5Senior Member
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Really nice looking razor for your first dip in the SR water. As mentioned above make sure that the blade is truly shave ready and has been honed by someone who knows what they are doing.
Any questions just post on here and the answers will start to flow from a very deep well of experience.
Good luck!
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02-28-2014, 12:23 PM #6Senior Member
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Thank you for your encouragement. Unfortunately the razor isn't shave ready so I'll have to wait a week or so before I can actually use it. Yes, this seems to be very addicting, I am in fact looking at other straights and appreciate how beautiful they are.
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03-03-2014, 08:39 AM #7Senior Member
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That's a beautiful razor. You've started at the top with your blade!
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03-03-2014, 10:59 AM #8(John Ayers in SRP Facebook Group)
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That's a great razor. Stick with it and you will be rewarded!
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03-03-2014, 02:26 PM #9A Fully-Fleshed Brethren
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Nice razor. Mind that tip. Honing service a little closer to home available @ classicedge.ca . Phil puts a nice edge on things.
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03-03-2014, 04:20 PM #10Member
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Nice. Hope you enjoy it.
I just picked up a Genco. Not in as good of shape, but I am working on it.Enjoying the Shave
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