N00b saying hi...

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05-12-2009, 04:15 AM
mosley59

N00b saying hi...

Hey all,
I've been lurking here for a couple of days and thought I might as well introduce myself. I'm Tom, 21, from Dunedin in New Zealand. I came across this site somehow, and after a bit of looking around I've caught the straight razor bug. I've now got 4 razors coming from overseas (one being honed, 3 waiting on payment) and I've sourced a brush (a badger/boar blend - not quite rich enough for a badger yet), soap, strop, bowl and EDT locally, somehow.

My city (probably a town by US standards) doesn't have a barber who does straight razor shaves, but I had one in Auckland a while back and it was incredible. My friends think I'm mental for even wanting to try it, but I'm sure they'll turn to the dark side eventually. Really looking forward to my razors arriving so I can start trying out all the tips I've got from here and work my way towards that perfect BBS shave.

If I get my camera fixed I'll try to put up pics of my razors when they arrive, just cos I can.

Good to meet y'all, keep an eye for me lurking around.
05-12-2009, 04:39 AM
Nolig23

welcome to the forums!
05-12-2009, 04:50 AM
McWolf1969

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Originally Posted by mosley59

Hey all,
I've been lurking here for a couple of days and thought I might as well introduce myself. I'm Tom, 21, from Dunedin in New Zealand. I came across this site somehow, and after a bit of looking around I've caught the straight razor bug. I've now got 4 razors coming from overseas (one being honed, 3 waiting on payment) and I've sourced a brush (a badger/boar blend - not quite rich enough for a badger yet), soap, strop, bowl and EDT locally, somehow.

My city (probably a town by US standards) doesn't have a barber who does straight razor shaves, but I had one in Auckland a while back and it was incredible. My friends think I'm mental for even wanting to try it, but I'm sure they'll turn to the dark side eventually. Really looking forward to my razors arriving so I can start trying out all the tips I've got from here and work my way towards that perfect BBS shave.

If I get my camera fixed I'll try to put up pics of my razors when they arrive, just cos I can.

Good to meet y'all, keep an eye for me lurking around.

Hey Tom
Noob here as well. When joining this site, be prepared for the ride of your life. Ive had few hobbies or passions in my life...until that fateful birthday in January. I never thought id become so interested...possibly obsessed with something like this, but it happened and its a great ride. The moderators and seniors on here are patient, knowledgible and just fantastic. I hope you get the razor high ive been getting.
Peace bro,
Mac.
05-12-2009, 07:38 AM
onimaru55

Kia ora Tom.
Welcome & enjoy the ride.
05-12-2009, 07:55 AM
gregs656

4! What did you buy?

Good luck, welcome to the forums.
05-12-2009, 09:39 AM
2Sharp

Welcome Tom. You did good to have at least one of your razors come shave ready. It will be a fantastic voyage.

bj
05-12-2009, 11:11 AM
mosley59

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Originally Posted by gregs656

4! What did you buy?

Good luck, welcome to the forums.

I got a Dovo 5/8 "Best Quality" RP, a Shumate Tonso 5/8 RP, a Morley & Sons Clover Brand 11/16 (barber's notch), and a "Regina" Kraut & Donal Chicago 4/8 ( I think SP but hard to tell from the pic) - I won't be using that one straight up, I'd like my first shave to be gash free.

The first one was PIF'd to me, the other 3 were $95 plus $5 Intl postage, so think I got a rather good deal there. Now to buy brushes etc locally *blanches at the exorbitant local prices*
05-12-2009, 03:38 PM
gregs656

Well good luck, no doubt there will be more on that list before long. Cool that you have a babers notch and a spanish point.
05-12-2009, 03:50 PM
Moe

Howdy, and welcome!
05-12-2009, 06:47 PM
Moonhowl

Welcome!

Welcome aboard. The best investment I made when I got started was red towels. :gl:
05-13-2009, 01:02 AM
onimaru55

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Originally Posted by Moonhowl

Welcome aboard. The best investment I made when I got started was red towels. :gl:

:rofl2: That's hillarious... Practical but hillarious :rofl2:
05-13-2009, 04:12 PM
mosley59

Two questions:
1. I bought some Col. Conk soap today since it was all that was available. Is this a decent soap or did I just waste my money?
2. What's the general consensus on Omega brushes? I know they're generally boar bristle, but badger is somewhat more than I can afford atm, so they're looking like an attractive intro option.
05-13-2009, 05:18 PM
Moonhowl

Inexpensive Brush

If you are looking for an inexpensive badger brush, I have been quite satisfied with the Tweezerman brush that Amazon sells for less than $14.
05-15-2009, 02:40 AM
mosley59

Bump.

Also, another question: I've been looking on the boards and the wiki about this, but can't find much info on it - I don't think I can get camellia oil where I live (I've never even heard of it) so would sewing machine oil be a safe substitute to use to protect my razors when they arrive?
05-15-2009, 02:15 PM
joesixpack

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Originally Posted by mosley59

Bump.

Also, another question... would sewing machine oil be a safe substitute to use to protect my razors when they arrive?

I've used both mineral oil and petroleum jelly (i.e. vaseline) to coat my blades. Both work well.
05-16-2009, 04:30 AM
onimaru55

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Originally Posted by mosley59

Bump.

Also, another question: I've been looking on the boards and the wiki about this, but can't find much info on it - I don't think I can get camellia oil where I live (I've never even heard of it) so would sewing machine oil be a safe substitute to use to protect my razors when they arrive?

'Inox' is an Aussiemade spray, like WD40, I've been finding very good. Usually available at auto parts fishing tackle stores. Supposed to be 'food grade' also .

Ballistol is another popular one.