Good morning, Gentlemen and Ladies

Please let me introduce myself. I am Mark Evenson, I live in Santa Rosa Ca. I am 57 yrs young. I started wet shaving with a DE at the beginning of Oct.08. I have been lurking here for a couple months and became a member on 1/4/09. I have purchased 2 new shave ready str8s, a strop from Tony Miller and Video from Lynn. I am totally dedicated to WS and have thrown all my electric razors in the bin. I have just begun str8 shaving, having 3 shaves under my belt. I am waiting for arrival of the strop before I use the blade any more. I enjoy reading the posts here and hopefully in time can add some help to others new to str8 shaving. I am also a member at B&B under the same name. Thank you all for you help and kindness. The best to all.

Mark

Sounds like you're off on the right foot. Glad to make your acquaintance.

X

Welcome to SRP Mark. Sounds like you have been studying! :tu Let us know if you have any questions. :gl:

Welcome aboard from another Cali.

Hello Mark. Looks like you have everything under control. You don't mention a nice brush or soap/cream, but something tells me you're not the kind of person to miss out on that part of the wet shaving experience. Welcome aboard.

Welcome to SRP, Mark. This is a great forum and a great bunch of people. Enjoy your shaves.

Dave

welcome to srp :rock:

good times and great shaves. Welcome to the club.

Welcome and have fun with it.

Richard

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Originally Posted by Rajagra

Hello Mark. Looks like you have everything under control. You don't mention a nice brush or soap/cream, but something tells me you're not the kind of person to miss out on that part of the wet shaving experience. Welcome aboard.

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I do have 2 Badger brushes, one Muhle silver tip, and a Omega, best Badger. I like them both tho they are different. I also recently received a gift from a member at B&B of an older Boar brush. Seen here on the right:

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I have been using Taylor Of Old Bond St Sandalwood cream, with Truefitt & Hill cream and C.O. Bigelow cream. I like the creams but have ordered some samples of soaps to try.

Thank you all for your responses.

Mark

I am in a similar position to you with regards to the shaving. I would recommend that you purchase a double edge shaver, if you can find one in an antique shop in your area while you are waiting on your order. The reason why I say this is a double edge demands some of the same things that a straight will and is excellent practice while you are waiting on your order. With a double edge the angel becomes a real problem unless its at 30 degrees and pressure can really get you cut if you don't get that right, so one of them are excellent practice.