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09-15-2009, 03:15 PM #1Junior Member
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Another Newbie!
Well, after many years of DE and SE shaving, I've finally decided to stop looking at straights and start using them! I've purchased three vintage razors and am waiting for delivery and razor honing to start my shaving quest. I've already learned so much by bouncing around the wiki and through the kindness of a few members I've gotten to know at B&B.
Thanks for having me. I hope to speak with many of you soon.
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09-15-2009, 03:20 PM #2
Originally Posted by texbilly
Well, after many years of DE and SE shaving, I've finally decided to stop looking at straights and start using them! I've purchased three vintage razors and am waiting for delivery and razor honing to start my shaving quest. I've already learned so much by bouncing around the wiki and through the kindness of a few members I've gotten to know at B&B.
Thanks for having me. I hope to speak with many of you soon.
Welcome to SRP!
Glad to see you've found the Wiki, theres a ton of great info on there! Dont forget to have a look at the Youtube vids as well, theyre a real help!
Which razors did you go for? Post some pics!
Good luck on your shaving quest and I look forward to swapping stories with you soon!
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09-15-2009, 03:24 PM #3I just want one of each.
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Hi Bill. Welcome to SRP! Sounds like you've done your reading and you'll be starting out right. If you have any problems with your first shave, let us know. Happy shaving to you.
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09-15-2009, 03:26 PM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP. This is the place for str8 shavers, just ask anyone here. This WIKI is extensive and there are many here always willing to help. Can't wait to hear of your progress. Good luck.
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09-15-2009, 03:47 PM #5Junior Member
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Thanks to all for the kind welcome! Here are pics of the razors I just purchased. Nothing too fancy but I'm sure that will change if my DE collecting is any indication!!
Oh, and if anyone has knowledge of these razors, please chime in with the good and the bad!
First is a Baltzly German carbon steel 5/8 spike point. Waiting on this one...
Next is an Imperial 6/8 (estimated by seller) extra hollow ground. Also waiting on this one....
Finally, a Kinfolks Wedge. Just received this yesterday but have not taken my own photos...
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09-15-2009, 03:56 PM #6Sharp as a spoon.
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Welcome to SRP! Thanks for posting the pictures, it appears RAD is kicking in quite nicely!
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09-15-2009, 04:05 PM #7Junior Member
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It's scary. But not unexpected!! Originally Posted by ReardenSteel
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09-15-2009, 06:24 PM #8Senior Member
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Hey Bill, I am in Austin too, let me know if you need any help getting set up.
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09-15-2009, 06:46 PM #9BF4 gamer
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The Kinfolks Wedge is a great little razor! Mine was part of my first auction lot of several different straights. Cleaned it up and sharpened it a few months back and love it. Originally Posted by texbilly
Max did a gorgeous restoration on one just a few months back:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/galle...auacrylic.html
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09-15-2009, 07:17 PM #10Senior Member
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Hi and Welcome to SRP Bill, looks like your off to a good start,any questions feel free to ask away alot of nice folks here to help your journey be a great one.
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