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  1. 09-20-2009, 01:42 AM #1
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    Default Finally checking in...

    Hi All, I'm new to st8 razor shaving and just thought I'd check in. I've been reading a ton of the wiki during the past month and purchased Lynn's DVD. I knew I was ready. I went with the Dovo Renaissance and strop kit from SRD. The first shaves were tough, but enjoyable. I noticed most newbies have the same problems, so I stayed patient, adjusted blade angle, prepped better, really learned my face and used a light touch; helps to get rid of the death grip. It has paid off this week with my first bbs - it just seemed effortless. Every shave just seems almost more graceful and efficient than the last. Finally the blade feels so natural in either hand... I can't wait for the next shave.

    So I just wanted to say thanks to all, because all the posts on here really helped me out at just the right time. I just can't believe how much I enjoy shaving now... I'm looking forward to not only the next shave, but honing and restoring some vintage blades. Thanks again!
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  3. 09-20-2009, 01:47 AM #2
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    welcome, you are off to a good start and good luck with the restoration, honing and enjoying straight shaving. i have never been so upbeat about anything as i have been about shaving since i started. you seem to be the same
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  4. 09-20-2009, 02:37 AM #3
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    Welcome to SRP! Sounds like you started out right and you're having success. Glad to hear it. I'm having a lot of fun shaving as well. I've been playing with restoring razors, restoring brushes, making aftershave, honing and trying to squelch my RAD. It kind of grabs you doesn't it?
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    Welcome to SRP Bill !
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by razorbill View Post
    helps to get rid of the death grip.
    Ahh yes! I remember the death grip A long long time ago in a galaxy far far away

    Welcome aboard! Sounds like you are off to a good start.
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  7. 09-20-2009, 08:15 AM #6
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    Razorbill thats a great first post...

    Hope thing keep going well for you, it just gets better and better as you go on.

    Good luck!

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    Ha! The death grip remark made me chuckle!

    Welcome to SRP!
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  9. 09-20-2009, 10:38 AM #8
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    Welcome to SRP, sounds like its all going well
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  10. 09-20-2009, 12:26 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by keenedge View Post
    It kind of grabs you doesn't it?
    It does. I hope to find my second blade in the classifieds this week - a nice shave ready vintage would be nice and then some naniwas and a new soap and and...
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