Wanted to give folks here an update about my progress and attachment to
straight razor shaving. Since my last post on this thread I have:
Had 3 of my grandfathers razors restored and honed. I have purchased a couple of NOS and a razor or 2 from our members sales. I dealy love them
all. I seem to be making great progress at stropping using the modular with the recently added bridle leather piece. I am getting 95% of my shaves complete with the straights and clean up with my DE's because I am still a little hesitant on the upper lip start and finishing the bottom of the chin. I am crazy about Trumpers sandalwood shave cream. I have tried honing once on a norton 4/8 and consequently mailed the razor off to Lynn for it's return to normal, hopefully. I will continue to educate myself to get the honing down. I have have the good fortune to meet some great folks because of this forum, Bob Keyes among them and continued my relationship with Jim at vintage as well as our hosts. I am visting my dear friend and cowboy barber for 20+ years this afternoon and taking a look at his collection. He has told me I am welcome to a couple of my choice...as he too is retiring soon and wanted to share the experience, so I am excited about that.
Most of all I wanted to say that while I don't post much I am thankful for the education available here from the membership, it is world class and there is nothing overlooked if you just poke around.
Be well folks and thanks for a pleasant place to visit and learn.
Bob