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New to SRP
Hello,
I have finally ditched my multiblade POS and am currently using a DE Safety Razor. I am considering going to a straight razor.For ease of use, hopefully in time and just something better for myself.
I know somewhere in her is a list of products not to buy, could someone please help me with this, I have looked but cannot find it.
Thanks in advance!!!
BGNH
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MattCB
Thanks MattCB
I owe you a Beer!!!
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Welcome to SRP!
Sounds like you have the right mindset, good equipment is essential in this sport:)
We'll help out as best as we can, just ask away!
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Welcome!
Here is a link to the Library:
Straight Razor Place Library - Straight Razor Place Library
An awful lot of good information there for old or new shavers.
~Richard
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Welcome. The library has a ton of information, and the search function works great. There are a lot of sharing people here with a lot of knowledge. I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Hello, and welcome to the forum!!
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Welcome to SRP!
As others have said, check out the Library and ask questions if you need help.
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Hi & welcome to SRP. You will find that this is a good place to get you started in straight razor shaving. There is a wealth of information on here, especially in the Library so go there & start at the beginning. From there, you can work your way around & learn different things but one of the first things to learn is how to strop a razor. You can use an old wide leather belt if you have one you don't use anymore & a butterknife. You don't want to dive in with a new strop & razor or you will end up accidentally cutting a good strop which is why you want a practice one at first. If you get a used straight razor, send it out to one of the honemiesters on here to get it shave ready. Also if you buy a used one, you will want to know what to look for which you can find out on here as well. You don't want to buy one that has a lot of hone wear or a frown on the cutting edge. You will eventually want to get a second one for when you send one out to be honed so that you will have something to shave with. You will also need a brush, a mug & some shaving soap. If you want to buy yourself a new straight, look on Straight Razor Designs & a good one to start with is the Ralph Aust. If you buy the kit which will come with a strop also, Lynn, who founded this forum is a part owner of SRD & he will hone your new razor to make sure it is shave ready. You will also get a certificate for another free honing when it is time for your razor to be honed but that should be after a few months as long as you learn to strop correctly which will keep the edge fresh & sharp. If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask on here as there are many experienced & knowledgable members on here that would be more than happy to help or answer any questions you might have. Check the site out & learn. Good luck & have fun!
Steve