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Hi
I am about to start with straights, I have read the Wiki and FAQ but would like to request a mentor. So if you would like to offer that I would be really grateful.
I am not sure what the mentoring support exactly is, could someone please tell me about it?
Thanks
Well, I'm not actually a mentor, but there really isn't a "request a mentor" service... You don't get a designated "dad"
Just, whenever you have questions, go to the Beginners forum (or, for a more specialized question, to the corresponding forum: Straight Razors, Brushes, Strops, etc) and post your question... A plethora of mentors, veterans, moderators, and everyone else will weigh in and give you more advice than you could ask for... If you have any questions, just post them.
Cheers,
Jeremy
Edit: However, if you need someone "on call", I'm online quite often (yay for not paying attention during classes) so, if you are in the mood, just shoot me a PM (click on my name, then choose "send a Private Message") And I'll reply in short order... Just offering.
Sproosemoose,
Feel free to PM me anytime with any questions (I log on several times a day).
Anything I can do to help you, let me know. In fact, PM coming.
From the FAQ: Mentors: Tasks and responsibilities?
"Mentorship refers to a developmental relationship in which a more experienced person helps a less experienced person, referred to as a protégé, apprentice, mentoree, or (person) being mentored, develop in a specified capacity."
Looks like ShavedZombie has offered his services. Imagine telling your significant other (if there is one) don't worry about this seemingly crazy foray into STR8 razor shaving honey, I am being mentored by ShavedZombie, what could go wrong.:)
Gee, Thanks Laz :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Lazarus
I'll have you know I'm doing quite well myself, and only needed two resurrections so far. However, a true Mentor has reached the fray, and Richmondesi is a great guy, so, I'll bow out of this one, unless you need strop recommendations :mace:
Cheers,
Jeremy
You don't get a designated "dad"
:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: that is histerical.. but what's even more funny is that he just got one.. I guess he showed you Shavezombie.. Richmondesi offered his service. And i due think it was very nice of Paul to offer his help.
I would take up Shavezombie' offer on strop recommendations. He really takes that seriously and has a pretty extensive collection of strops,known as SAD.
Picture the scene, he tells SWMBO about this preposterous new skill he is set on learning that involves sharp steel on his face and throat. She says how in the world are you going to learn this without killing yourself and he says "Oh don't worry I am safe in the capable hands of my mentor" "Oh who is this mentor" she says, and he replies "well all I know at this point is he goes by ShavedZombie". You gotta admit that would be priceless.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShavedZombie
Thanks guys!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jsteele
Shavedzombie what do you think about my strop question here http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...op-newbie.html
Actually, he got someone who offered their service... I meant it wasn't a set system.. Like a sponsor.. There is not DESIGNATED mentor for a person. A mentor can offer help, as Paul did, but you aren't assigned one. Meh... Semantics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jsteele
I call it research... My girlfriend calls it "One more of those and I swear to God I'm making a new pair of boots."Quote:
Originally Posted by Jsteele
That would actually be pretty good :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Lazarus
I'll go take a peek at it and reply there.Quote:
Originally Posted by sproosemoose
For some aspects of straight razor shaving, it is recommended that this "mentor" is located near your area so that you can be walked through the process. Nothing compares to direct hands on training. You can also have some PM mentor/s that can help you with subject where the direct interaction is less important. Ultimately, you can help your self by requesting help in particular areas using the SRP fora, and helping the process by doing a bit of research on your own (which you seem to have done already). In identifying a local mentor, I have seen people proceed in 2 different ways: 1) find people in their area using the members map (there is a link somewhere, I am sure that hoglahoo would post it within 5 to 10 minutes) and contact them by PM; or 2) start a thread asking for a in the area of interest, what you would like to learn, etc. This usually works pretty well.
Al raz.
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Originally Posted by sproosemoose
Feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns you may have, or any of the mentors for that matter.
Welcome....
Do tell us what you shave with now and describe your current shave quality.