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01-29-2009, 02:18 AM #1Doubles!
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My first shave.
I just recieved my first razor, a solingen straight razor. It was not shave ready but I just couldnt wait to try the thing that I had read about and researched for so long. It did shave but not the greatest. I am waiting on my tony tri-strop and set of hones. I have got the fever. No cuts or knicks reported. The shave was WTG only.
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01-29-2009, 03:02 AM #2Thread Killer
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Got to admire a man that jumps right in. When you get the rest of the supplies you will be hooked for sure..........
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01-29-2009, 08:31 AM #3Mostly Harmless
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Congratulations on your first straight shave...
Maarten
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01-29-2009, 11:19 AM #4Senior Member
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A heart welcome to SRP OT!
Where did you purchase your razor?
If it was not shave ready, I highly recommend you send it out right now to one of our honemeisters. That person will put the correct edge on it so you can begin your shaving experiences with a good edge. Otherwise you will be fighting 2 unknowns. The first being technique, which you will learn over time. And the second is putting the correct edge on your razor. Buy an inexpensive razor at an antique shop/fair or ebay (not a Zeepk) and use that razor to build your honing skills. Your razor that will be professionally honed will become your standard for the edge you put on you other razor(s).
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