Its called a mid life crisis john paul. Ha ha
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Its called a mid life crisis john paul. Ha ha
Could be. Is it possible to have two mid life crises? I think I had the first one when I was 21. I don't really feel like buying a convertible.
I think I'm on my third, with age comes memory loss. Seriously though all of your post makes total sense to me. Men fix wires mice chew though them...when you getting the wood burner? :•)Quote:
Originally Posted by Erosadis
Great post. I am looking at buying my first SE after years with a Merkur DE. And I've been looking at the same Dovo you are buying. But how did you decide on a 5/8?
JMO, but if it was me, and they're in stock I'd pick the Ralf Aust over the Dovo.
On the size question, lots of folks start with a 5/8. It's a little easier to maneuver when learning, although there's really not much difference.
@Erosadis... seriously, this is almost exactly how I got into straight shaving. I'm a big fan of 1911 pistols and my favorite part was cleaning them after the range. I loved the "sit and focus and think of nothing else". I swear I use straights for the same reason. I like the challenge of learning something new, and I love zoning out and doing something methodical. I also build my own computers and do all the upgrades around my house.
I'll check it out. Why do you prefer the Ralf Aust?
Definitely possible to have 2 mid-life crises. Here's me 10 years ago w/ my convertible Caddy:Quote:
Originally Posted by Erosadis
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I also started with the 5/8 Aust from SRD. It's a great beginner razor. Keep in mind though - if you think guns are expensive, you ain't seen nothing yet. I have three 1911's that MAYBE add up to what I've spent on razors and supplies over the last year.
Could possible end up with a wood stove, I ended up with one in a 900sqft cabin in Tue woods. Guess it's cheaper then a Porsche
Great posts from all of you. Thanks. I may have to start with a conversion of my fireplace to wood burning first. I would only be doing it so I have an excuse to buy and ax and a chain saw.
I picked the 5/8 because I am just starting and don't have a clue what I am doing. Once I get some experience I'll probably switch to a Katana or a Rambo Knife or a switch blade.
@Haroldg Why the Ralf Aust? Birthday is still seven weeks away and I can change my daughters mind.
@MajorEthanolic That Caddy is spectacular. I want one...Damn, 2nd Mid-Life crisis indeed. I guess I'm going to have to fix my Harley.
I bought my first 1911 a couple of months ago. I love it. It's a Sig Sauer Ultra Two Tone. I favor my P228, it shoots like I know what I am doing.
I'm probably going to have to get some type of razor like a Gillette so I can learn how to shave again and repair the damage when I'm learning the Straight Razor. Or not, it's not like I have anyone to impress.
JP
Sig is also an excellent choice, but don't put it to your face !
I have both Dovo and R. Aust, and personally feel the Aust, for the money, is 1) a better shaver, and 2) has better fit and finish. I bought the entry level 5/8 Aust first, then a Dovo 5/8 then a R. Aust 6/8 stainless....all from SRD and honed the same. The 5/8 Aust gave me a much better shave when I was first starting. It (as well as the other 2) are still in my 7 razor rotation (3 others are in a drawer, temporarily).
As fair warning, that about matches the number of handguns I have in my "rotation". Mid-late life is an expensive time :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Erosadis
Thanks Haroldg48. I think my daughter just changed her mind.
Fair warning taken. Mid-late life has already become expensive. I see a prostate exam in my future.
