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**george m.** · 04-26-2008, 08:11 AM

so,im 19 years old and im from Greece.i was very happy when i found your forum/community!!I just bought a solingen razor and a solingen strop(for 96 euros ~> 160$).they will be delivered to me in the next few days and i cant wait to hold them in my hands!i've seen many videos on youtube which explain how should i shave or use/protect my razor and i hope that they will realy help me with my first shave!

**kbs_74** · 04-26-2008, 08:45 AM

as many of the other responses to guys that are new my advice go really slow, Shave the easier areas first and finish with your tradition shaving method. I would also reccomend getting an alum block as they really help ease any possible irritations when beginning with a straight. Keep us posted and let us now how the first shave goes. Also before you touch your face make sure the razor is shave ready if it isn't have one of the honemeisters on here hone it for you the first time so you know what a good blade can do. Other than that good shaving

**george m.** · 04-26-2008, 08:56 AM

thanks for the advice..
so here is my set!hope you guys like it!

**crichton** · 04-26-2008, 11:46 AM

Welcome to SRP!!!! Looks like you're off to a good start with the equipment!

**george m.** · 04-26-2008, 03:04 PM

thanks,i was about to buy a cheep setup but i found your forum and i realized that good work can be done only from a really nice blade.plus the fact that i like to collect things and this Razor is beautiful and for sure good quality!

**netsurfr** · 04-26-2008, 03:42 PM

Looks like you have a great setup!
I'll echo someone else's advise and strongly recommend that you get your razor honed by a honemeister and made shave ready. They don't come from the manufacturer in shave-ready condition no matter what they say.

**george m.** · 04-26-2008, 04:07 PM

thanks! maybe i'll go to my coiffeur for that. he has a big collection of handmade pair of scissors.i'm sure he will know something! my will is to have 4 Str8 razors one day and all of the needed accessorizes!

**ChrisL** · 04-26-2008, 04:47 PM

Welcome, George M. We're glad you're here. Don't hesitate to ask questions when you start shaving. Most often the first shaves can be frustrating and uncomfortable. If you do decide to succumb to temptation and try to shave with your new razor without getting it honed, try only taking a single pass on each cheek very lightly. If it pulls or doesn't even cut whiskers, stop and get your razor professionally honed.

Chris L

**george m.** · 04-26-2008, 04:49 PM

thanks Chris.
Sure,i am no pro so i'll need some help

does anyone here collect smoking pipes?

**george m.** · 04-26-2008, 04:52 PM

the only thing that dissapoints me is that i have to wait for about a week until i get my first/new razor

shipping from france is

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