Hello to all. I am another newbie who has been bitten by the straight razor bug. For a year or so I have mulled over whether to switch to the straight razor from disposables. Mostly because of cost but also as a tie to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is one of my favorite eras to study in history. Don't get me wrong I love my modern conveniences but wish that time moved a little slower sometimes.

I had been looking around on the internet a month or so and came upon SRP forum. This is truly an unbelievalbe forum filled with a vast wealth of information that will take years to adsorb. Thanks to those who created this forum as well as the administrators and moderators. Thanks as well to Kenrup for his Double Arrow beginners kit. I purchased the kit last week and received it Saturday (10/11). I also got brave and purchased a Boker King Kutter at an antiques shop. It looks to be in very good shape but I'll defer to an expert when I have it sent out to be honed. Gssixgun, I have you in mind since you are in Northern Idaho and are well regarded on this site as well as seeing your recent restore job on the Double Duck "Lifetime". Simply Fabulous!!

I tried shaving with the Double Arrow this Monday morning and results were not great but didn't go into it expecting to have a fabulous shave. Just wanted to try it! No nicks or cuts so that's a plus. Just need to keep plugging away at stropping technique and razor technique, etc. My next purchase will definitely be Lynn's DVD to see an in depth overview of straight razor shaving. An art and science to apply everyday! In closing thanks to all of you who offer your time and incredible expertise to those of us just joinning the ranks.

Jim