Thread: Hi folks, I'm new.

Howdy, my name's Scott and I live in Cedar Rapids, IA.

I bought an old "W. H. Sample" 5/8 razor off eBay a year ago, attempted to sharpen it with sandpaper on glass, strop it with an old leather belt, and shave with some regular foamy, but didn't stick with it for long. Now that my electric Norelco's blades are wearing out, I'm eager to ditch it for good instead of simply buying new blades (I'm sensible like that).

So now I'm serious: I've purchased Lynn's DVD, ordered one of Tony's kits, and have decided to de-lurk on SRP. Lots of cool folks here, nice to meet you.

- Scott

welcome to SRP Scott. Lots of great guys to help you here. There is a sticky thread under either general or newbie section to give you sound advice to help get you started.
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Del

Welcome Scott, The gentlemen here are more than willing to point you in the right direction. Just be careful of the RAD.

Phil

Weclome Scott. I am glad you are doing it right this time. You won't go wrong with a Tony Miller Kit, and Lynn's DVD is a must have. You are off to a good start this time around.

Matt

Welcome aboard Scott. Make sure you read up on the help files and use the search function on any topics that interest you. In addition to that, this place is full of friendly people willing to help you find any answers you might need

Undoubtedly this is the best place in the net for straight shaving
welcome and enjoy

Welcome aboard. You already are one step ahead of the rest of us by joining the forum and getting a TM kit and the DVD.

Have fun

Si

Welcome!

Not too bad on the first try, keep it up and it'll get better. And your setup wasn't ghetto - just basic, practical, and economical. Nothing wrong with that

Cheers
Ivo

Welcome Aboard!!!
There are a great bunch guys who can help you if you get stuck with anything..

Thanks folks. I'd say that today was about my dozenth straight shave or so. I'm a little reddish and rough -- I should probably stick to shaving the night before for the time being.