Thread: Howdy From Maine

Where to begin? I haven't shaved in over 28 years. Didn't see the point. God created my whiskers, so I guess he/she meant for me to let em hang. And even if God didn't, they came with the package, so I went with it. Actually I guess I was/am just a lazy so and so.

In an effort to address the changes that we all go through and search for, especially at the end of year, I figured I would chop off the fur to see what my face looks like after almost 57 years on the planet. But if I was going to committ to this new look thing, I was going to do it in style. As a kid visiting my aunt and uncle in the summer, I was fascinated at the process my uncle went through every other day or so with his straight razor. It was almost ceremonial. A serious thing, this keeping his face clean shaven.

So anyway, I am looking to go straight. After lurking in this forum and a couple of others, I have to say I have been alternately scared witless and encouraged. Since I am an impulsive SOB, I am going to follow through here. My questions are several and I won't bother you with them here. Just an intro to say hey.

Well I lied - This edit add on is about questions I have.

Why are Zeepk razors bad? What makes them suck? I was going to go with one as a starter, but have been convinced from the many comments I should not. I am looking at a Dovo. But I am contemplating a Zeepk anyway just to practice my honing. I enjoy the Hell out of keeping edges sharp on knives, tools, etc. This conversion is more than just getting a shave, It's about trying new things.