Thread: New to SRP, help!

Be sure to check out the wiki page, it has hours of reading that will really help ya come back to wet shaving! Tons of great info there...

Just ordered a cake of Coleen's "Leatherneck" shave soap from TGQ. She's gotten great reviews, so I figured "what the heck" and placed my order. Anybody used this particular brand/scent yet?

Originally Posted by Code3Medic

What I would like is a little advice on gear other than razors. Strops (and their use), pastes, stones, brushes, soaps & creams, and anything else I might need. It seems a little overwhelming, but I'm committed to doing this.

Welcome to SRP!

Well, maybe a bit late, now that you have acquired some kit already, but you might still find this Wiki article useful: Beginner's guide to straight razor shaving - Straight Razor Place Wiki.

Well, I did it. After reading alot of different posts and articles here in the forums, I ordered my new straight. I'll hone up my G-dad's old straights as well, but I wanted to get something new for myself. Ended up going for a DOVO Black Star, 5/8 carbon steel full hollow. Nice looking razor (I'll take pics when I get it) at a good price.

BTW, how difficult is it to replace scales? On one of the old razors I have, one scale is split down the long axis.

Thanks to all who helped me transition back into the world of straights! (I think I might already have RAD )

Mike

Originally Posted by Code3Medic

Just ordered a cake of Coleen's "Leatherneck" shave soap from TGQ. She's gotten great reviews, so I figured "what the heck" and placed my order. Anybody used this particular brand/scent yet?

Regularly! I can't get enough of it. It's like crack, heroin and cigarettes all soaked in coffee and fed directly to my brain.

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Mike,

Just a reminder, this is an addiction. Razors, soaps, creams and scents.


Terry