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    Default Suggested sticky for the "Newbies Corner"

    I know I'm new here but it only takes a few pages of reading to see there are a number of posts that start with...

    "I want to get started with straight razors but I'm on a tight budget."

    ...or something similar.

    When I was searching for my set up it took me pages before I saw the suggestion of "The Filly" strop from RupRazor or the Van Der Hagen soap and brush that can be purchased at wal mart.

    So my suggestion is a sticky or something similar on the site where you seasoned members can list where good (or at least non-worthless)beginner items can be found, for the beginners on a budget. Obviously razors would still be under the canned response of "it varies by person, read the wiki and visit the classifieds". Yet all the suggested items that go with the razor could be easier for us broke newbs to find.

    or has this already been done and I somehow missed it.

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    I think that's an excellent idea. Why don't you draft it in the Wiki, and together we'll take it from there? Most of what you need should be in http://straightrazorpalace.com/newbi...resources.html (and similar threads).

    Thanks in advance,
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    ok...

    I'm not sure if you were being sarcastic when you said I should start a wiki article on this.

    I've never written a wiki article before and I have yet to even use a straight razor (still waiting for my equipment to arrive).

    At this point a smart person would say "I'm in over my head" and gracefully bow out.

    I am not said person...

    Beginners On A Budget/ - Straight Razor Place Wiki

    ...get a crackin' pros, this article needs your input (as well as numerous grammar corrections I'm sure).

    I tried to write it as if I knew what I was talking about even though I was just regurgitating information from the smarter members here. Let me know if I did a good job at faking it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBaron View Post
    ok...

    I'm not sure if you were being sarcastic when you said I should start a wiki article on this.

    I've never written a wiki article before and I have yet to even use a straight razor (still waiting for my equipment to arrive).

    At this point a smart person would say "I'm in over my head" and gracefully bow out.

    I am not said person...

    Beginners On A Budget/ - Straight Razor Place Wiki

    ...get a crackin' pros, this article needs your input (as well as numerous grammar corrections I'm sure).

    I tried to write it as if I knew what I was talking about even though I was just regurgitating information from the smarter members here. Let me know if I did a good job at faking it.
    Did a great job should be a writer. Do not think the statement was being sarcastic.
    Thanks for the time and effort
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    It's not as hard as it looks, eh!
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBaron View Post
    ok... I'm not sure if you were being sarcastic when you said I should start a wiki article on this.
    I'm German. Due to a genetic enhancement, we do not do humour, or sarcasm.
    To quote an unnamed source: "amazing what one can do when one doesn't know what one can't do". Seriously good stuff, for which many thanks.
    Quote Originally Posted by TheBaron View Post
    ...get a crackin' pros, this article needs your input (as well as numerous grammar corrections I'm sure).
    Well, I added some links: Buying a beginner's set on a budget - Straight Razor Place Wiki. Hope you like it.
    Quote Originally Posted by TheBaron View Post
    I tried to write it as if I knew what I was talking about even though I was just regurgitating information from the smarter members here. Let me know if I did a good job at faking it.
    This site is about sharing, not outsmarting other members. The Wiki is as much of a community effort as are the forums. So, many thanks for your valuable contribution. We've wanted to write an article like that for quite some time...

    Best regards,
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    Well I am glad you all liked it, and your update made it look pro Robin. Happy I could offer something back after all the help I've already gotten here. Hopefully we get some more links and info up there from the community.

    I tried to make my links to products manufacturers site, as opposed to the sellers. I wanted to link to the product without suggesting to buy from a particular vendor. I wasn't sure what the rules are for linking to specific retailers on the wiki so I figured I'd play it safe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBaron View Post
    Well I am glad you all liked it, and your update made it look pro Robin. Happy I could offer something back after all the help I've already gotten here. Hopefully we get some more links and info up there from the community.
    Thanks. It will improve over time. I think it will eventually be merged, or at least prominently linked to, the beginners' guide. We might also want to link to Categoryo It Yourself - Straight Razor Place Wiki. There's some seriously good stuff in there.

    Quote Originally Posted by TheBaron View Post
    I tried to make my links to products manufacturers site, as opposed to the sellers. I wanted to link to the product without suggesting to buy from a particular vendor. I wasn't sure what the rules are for linking to specific retailers on the wiki so I figured I'd play it safe.
    You did very well. Preferably, the links should point to our reviews section, I think. Not sure whether all your products have been reviewed yet, though.

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    I started the creams section. But only because I was so impressed with your willingnes to jump in and write.

    And I can attest that Robin doesn't get sarcastic

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    Quote Originally Posted by AFDavis11 View Post
    I started the creams section. But only because I was so impressed with your willingnes to jump in and write.
    Just added the DIY bit.
    Quote Originally Posted by AFDavis11 View Post
    And I can attest that Robin doesn't get sarcastic
    Talking about saving face, and all that...

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