Thread: Just waving a hand

Originally Posted by mlangstr

Welcome to srp Givvingett!

If not for the internet I wouldnt have shaved with a straight.. never saw one being used in real life or saw one in the shops... I'm not a collector of anything but I love to use them, hone them and bring them back to life.

Maarten

You're right,..where would we be without this internet tool? In my experience, there's nothing like putting together a group of sharp and interested guys and bouncing ideas, sharing knowledge, there's just no substitute. As far as learning to shave,...well when I was about 16 my technique came straight from the old movies I had watched and then later from an old barber that lived around the corner. That old gent took the time to explain a couple things, particularly about care and storage. I'm sure that old fella must have thought I was nuts back then, but his genorosity hasn't been forgotten by me. That barber is gone for over 20 years now, (May you RIP John) but I still remember him fondly,.......now his $2.50 haircut, that's another story,....I wore a hat for 2 weeks, til' it grew out. Thanks for your interest Maarten.

My best,

Peter

Originally Posted by gugi

Welcome to SRP, Peter.

I don't think Utopian meant you - you appreciate your razors not for their monetary value. But fairly often we get people who have just come upon some old straight razors and since they have no use for them are looking for clues of how valuable they may be.
To us having such heirloom is invaluable, but that's our hobby. It's good that there are people who don't have any interest in them as if we had to rely on only current production or our own families' heirlooms we'll all have very sad collections.

Anyways, hope you like it there. It's always nice to get guys who have been at this for decades, most of us are newcomers.

Gugi,

I wasn't sure as to where Utopians comments were directed, but I figured it was better to be wrong and do something than to do nothing. I apologize for the intrusion Utopian, no harm meant. As for this line of collecting and using, when I step outside of it and try to be "objective" I can see why a lot of guys just don't get it, and that's ok I guess. Personally I've never liked "throw-away" or "disposable" anything. I gravitate to things that are crafted with care and true intention. I tend to like things that demand a sober nature,discipline and respect. When you think about it, the advertising folk really did a number on us. We went from having a shaver that you bought maybe a couple times during one's life, and lasted virtually forever,.........to mass produced multi-blade affairs that you must continually feed with $15.00 refills! A gift for THEM that keeps on giving!

I agree with you on people that are primarily interested in the monetary value of razors, it's a drag, but I think we should extend every courtesy to those folks,...who knows before long they could catch this bug and thus is born another collector. All of us collectors and or users are allies, the more people we have out there finding these pieces and rescuing them the better, that will keep this going for the next generation and beyond.

I have been at this a while, but doubt that my knowledge is any more valuable than a lot of the newcomers. Many times people with a "fresh eye" or viewpoint can see/understand things that an old head like me will just miss. Plus the fact that fresh blood has the energy and charge to do the research and try new things. I've looked around this site prior and was very impressed by the amount of practical knowledge you guys have, particularly in the various manufacturers and history of the companies.
Thanks for your thoughts Gugi, you just got a guy that types with TWO FINGERS to spill all that. Have a good one.

My best,

Peter

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Welcome to SRP Peter. I've often thought while shaving with an old Wade & Butcher that if this blade could talk what stories it could tell.

I'm with you on that. I would have loved to sit in on a 1890 barber shop "bull session". The times were different, but I'm sure that guys back then had the same sorts of concerns and aspirations,...with one exception: I doubt that they worried about their horse getting a parking ticket while they were in getting a shave! It sounds like you have a real appreciation for these old blades,...few things look or feel as good as a big old W&B, you really know you're holding something with one of them pieces. Thanks for the welcome Jimmy.

Best regards,

Peter

Originally Posted by Givvingett

that hybrid mode tip really simplified things for me. As I stated in a previous comment, i'm not too savvy on this kind of forum, mistakes will be made, but they'll be of good nature.

Well, this a forum, and mistakes are made all the time. One of the beauty things about SRP is that we get along in a gentlemanly way. So, not to worry, just keep posting.

Originally Posted by Givvingett

I'll take it slow, I'm not ready for html code or even those animated emoticons,....yet!

HTML will not be needed. Those emoticons are available via the editor menu. Just click on one and it will appear in your post. You can also use shortcuts, e.g.:

Code:

Smile = [ :) ] = 
Big Smile = [ :D ] = 
Surprise = [ :O ] = ......(Capital O)
Razz = [ :P ] = ......(Capital P)
Wink = [ ;) ] = 

The rest of the editor window should be self explanatory. Just hover over the icons with your mouse, then you will get a tooltip.

Best wishes,
Robin