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    Default Straight razor virgin

    I just completed my first straight razor shave about 20 mins ago. My god it was incredible. I didn't really know what I was doing except to keep the blade at 30deg and go with the grain but nonetheless it was the best shave of my life. I've had smoother but this was seriously good fun to perform. I have to admit it got my heart racing a bit.

    I didn't know about this site or much about straight razor shaving, so having completed my shave my googling took me here; a quick look over the wiki pages made me realise that I have several lifetimes of experience and knowledge to acquire.

    There are some areas of my face that I find really, really challenging but I guess that will get better with practice.

    So hello everybody, I'm really looking forward to participating in this forum.

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    Welcome to SRP. The shaves will get better and better in my experience. Read my sig line below to avoid nicks and cuts.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.

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    Yes..it is a great feeling..sometimes my face nags me to use my razor
    Just follow your own "facial lines" and will be fine..keep in mind..no 2 faces r alike

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    Congrats and Welcome SRP.

    Pcdad - nice attached pic, I think it gives the general picture of what is to be done.

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    Sounds like a great start. We'll turn you into a straight razor shaving fool in no time.
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    What, you mean you started Straight razor shaving without one look SRP? Impossible!

    Seriously thought, I'm happy to hear you think Straights are so awesome. Looks like you'll fit in nicely with the rest of us crazy's. Glad you've joined us.

    Happy shaving to you.

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    Congrats! Five months ago I was a Straight Razor Virgin also. And a 62 year old one at that! Now it's my only way to shave. My beautiful face deserves it. Welcome.

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    Congrats, and remember the straight has the coolness factor cornered. I have met many women who think any man who is able to use a straight without loping his neck off is fanastically masculine and thats' what they want for themselves.

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