Thread: From all of us to all of you

I can only imagine what the transition from disposables to a straight razor was like just a few years ago. Now with the advent of the internet finding soaps, scuttles, bowls, brushes, strops, razors, and hones is fairly simple. But if you had to rely on brick & mortar stores around here you'd easily be left in the cold. I doubt seriously that any place around here has carried straights or wet shaving supplies in decades, unless you count the occasional old/rusty antique shop find. Well, you might be able to find Shavettes and related equipment in a salon or beautician supply store, but I for one won't set foot in those. It would be like being lost at sea with no map or compass and only a vague idea of the destination lol. And the technique, again you'd be on your own unless you could find an old barber that was still in business and willing to show you a thing or 2.

Me and my face are quite grateful you folks are here to disseminate your knowledge, and preserve it for future generations that have yet to discover the folly that is the disposable razor. Thanks to you folks, it was a smooth and (relatively) painless transition from modern razors to a straight. I've learned to shave with, strop, and hone a razor from here. Every time I check the forums I learn something new. I think it's safe to say the forum is fulfilling it's mission statement. For that, I am most appreciative.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and happy new year!