Thread: Hi everyone.

I am from the uk and just staring out with straight razors, i have one on order from the states and started off with a cheap but shave ready razor to see how i get on, been de shaving for about 5 years and have always wanted to try a straight so i am now going to read all the help on here.

Hello and welcome.
There is great info in the wiki alo read all the stickys in the begineer section and let us know how you get on.

Welcome from a fellow Brit..!

Its worth checking out Steve Dempsters site (Introduction to razors) as he is UK based and is also a member here, going by blueprinciple.

He sells both DOVO and TI razors, as well as restored oldies, for great prices and they come shave ready as well. I've bought a couple of razors from him, as well as some hones and pins and his service is always excellent.

Also, a good place to start is the SRP Wiki: Straight Razor Place Wiki

Have a read of the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Wiki) and the beginners guide as well (Straight Razor Place Wiki:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Wiki). Both of these will really help you out!

Welcome again and enjoy!

Welcome to SRP and congrats on the purchase of your first straight razor. As mentioned above the WIKI has some great info as does the beginners forum. Be sure to read the stickies in the Beginners forum. Hope you enjoy straight shaving as much as I do. Take your time and go slow at first and all will be fine.

Welcome to SRP.

Have you been lurking here long or did you stumble upon SRP whilst looking for information about straight razor shaving?

This is really a great place to learn an meet new friends. I wish you all the best in your learning.

BTW, what did you buy for your first set of equipment?

David

technika1,

Let me add my welcome to SRP as well. This is a great place to pick up loads of useful information about str8 razor shaving. I hope your involvement in the world of str8 razor shaving will be an enjoyable one.

Take care--and smooth shaving.

Welcome to SRP!

I'm curious too. What did you buy and did you get it from the Classifieds here or from a vendor?
Namaste,
Morty -_-

Welcome to SRP!

G'day & Welcome to SRP. Do your research as planned then go slowly & safely.

Thanks everyone for the welocome, i dont know what razor i bought, i contacted whippingdog and told i was a newbie and he came up with one for me with a strop etc, i will see how i go and go from there really, if i like the shave and manage to do it i will upgrade, if not, well i have not lost a lot of money, thanks again for the tips.
ps i heard of this place through b&b.
pps If i am honest i could not even name straight razor and looking through the buy and sell forums on various sites confuses me totally as i dont know what to look for at all.