Thread: Hello everybody!

Zdravei!

And stay away, if you care about your wallet! Seriously. Unless you have a very strong will

Otherwise, the community is great, and so are straights. But it's dangerous...

We'll be glad to help as much as we can

Cheers
Ivo

Ilija thanks for the info! Where can I find Tony exactly? Is he a member or does he run a business? I have PM'd Josh about a razor! I'm so excited! I can't wait to try one of these lovely little things!

Warmest regards, Niksa

Niksa, tony's a member here (Tony Miller) and his shop is www.thewellshavedgentleman.com. I think he's on a short vacation, so if the razor arrives before the strops, be patient and practice on an old belt with a butter-knife. You may want to spend another $20 on Lynn's dvd that has info on every aspect of straight razor shaving. Pm him (adjustme69) to place the order. Let's put it this way... After a couple of years of sr-shaving experience, Dave loaned me his copy, I watched it once and that was enough to raise my honing both quality-wise and speed-wise by 3 notches. You may want to watch it a couple of times and go back to relevant parts every time you get stuck somewhere.

Originally Posted by NiksaNovovic

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody! I think that I will purchase a straight razor and anything else that I would need to shave with one if I can get a recommendation for a great shaver for not so much money! I am a student and funds tend to be a little tight! I have no idea if what else I would need to use a straight. A strop I assume is essential, and as I will not want to hone the razor myself I don't need any stones. I assume that there is a post on this exact topic somewhere around here and I will attempt to find it! It would be helpful if someone who knew where it was located could point the way! I look forward to getting to know you gents better!

Brian, you know me better than I know myself it would seem! I can't wait to try my first straight!

Warmest regards, Niksa

Heheh... I'm just finding that it's a well worn path travelled by many others. The advice you'll find here is outstanding. You'll also find that many people post on SMF and B&B as well.

Over the years I've participated in a number of forae and there is something quite remarkable about the community around wet shaving.

If I can get one of my Wapienica's shave ready, I'd be happy to loan it to you. I'm getting closer with the honing, but it's just not there yet.

Thanks Ilija! I figured that out shortly after I posted my question! Man I must have had a case of temporary blindness! ! I will definitely buy one of his straps, and I was wondering should I just bite the bullet and buy a hanging and a paddle strop or just stick with the paddle as Tony suggests in the information page of his site? I have just received a PM from Josh and he is emailing me a picture for my perspective first straight razor! All I know is that it's a 5/8 full hollow! I am so excited!

Brian, I have noticed that as well. Many of the members are at all three forums! Man I do know what you are talking about when you say this is an amazing community! Great people with lots of patience and plenty of knowledge! I am so proud that I can add anything to it! Your offer is very generous and I may take you up on it sometime. Maybe at the meet up?

Warmest regards, Niksa

Hello everybody! I was just wondering if this would be a good deal? I found this post over at SMF! It seems like one I just don't know. http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19638 Thanks for any input you offer gents!

Warmest regards, Niksa

I'd get both if I were you. A paddle is more difficult to handle and takes more strokes due to a small surface area. The deal seems great. Without better photos, I'd probably keep the imp and exchange the DOVO for a paddle. Add another $25 to the total expenses as chances are the razor will need to be honed or at least touched up.

Thanks again Ilija! The set went almost before I could PM the seller! Man things can go pretty quickly on these forums! When Tony comes back from vacation I will PM him to see what would be an appropriate starting point! Thanks for the info and please keep it coming!

Warmest regards, Niksa