on my 5th+ post and havent introduced myself

Hello I'm colin a newbie to straights but an oldie to de's I'm 38 and found
You from a link on abdger and blade, I recently got a wapi straight, that's
Currently being honed by neil miller I'm also getting a strop from him .
I've been using a fatboy a gillette super adjustable and a pomoco slant
But I crave a closer shave, hence the wapi.
I'm from sunny england
And hopefully all the silly question I ask that have been asked a million
Times before you will answer with as little sacasim as possible, lol.

Hello Colin, from another Englishman!
You should have a small advantage if you got prep & lather cracked already. The wapi is a decent enough blade that lot's of the guy's have. I never tried one myself, but it should be a great tool to start with.

Welcome to SRP, Colin!

You will find this environment to be extremely supportive of anyone with an interest in straight shaving. There are guys here that have yet to try a straight but have an interest (straight curious?) as well as guys who have been at it for 30-40 yrs. Someone will have an answer to just about any question, so, ask away.

Good choice, the Wapi may be an inexpensive razor, but it is as good as any other. It is made from Swedish steel only made in Poland. I have two, one honed by Ken Rupkalvis in San Antonio, Texas and it shaves great. You may have a problem with balance with the Wapi if it still have the metal scales. The scales are heavier than the blade and it has a tendency to lean toward the scales. Easy fix, replace the scales, not the blade. Good luck. Juan.

Welcome to SRP and please say hello to Neil for me. The slant, like your Pomco, used to be my favorite shaver before I went to straights. Be advised that it may take some time and practice before you get as close a shave but once learned the straight is superior IME. Check out the SRP Wiki here for tutorials on all things straight razor related.

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Welcome to SRP and please say hello to Neil for me. The slant, like your Pomco, used to be my favorite shaver before I went to straights. Be advised that it may take some time and practice before you get as close a shave but once learned the straight is superior IME. Check out the SRP Wiki here for tutorials on all things straight razor related.

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I haven't mentioned to neil that I found his details here,and don't know the secumstances
Of why he isn't anymore, however Saying that he seams a dam fine bloke. And I can see me
Spending a lot of money with him

Welcome aboard to SRP! Continue to read through the posts, and the Wiki. Their is a true wealth of knowledge and experience on this site. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The following thread should be required reading prior to picking up the razor for the first time:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/newbi...tml#post267140

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Welcome! I too was a DE shaver who found this place via B & B; also started with a Wapi....but I cut myself on first attempt. The generous encouraging folks here kept me going. Great place! Jim

From one newbie to another welcome. I haven't had a question not to be answered here. These guys are great. I hope to be able to help others with str8's like these fellas when I grow up.