hey guys,

I've been lurking the forum for just over a month now investigating getting into straight shaving. It's always interested me, and I love the idea of not having to buy replacement cartridges(they always seem like a rip off). I also don't shave very often, but like to take my time when I do. I can't stand shaving and then having rough spots left over after, so I usually spend like 30 minutes shaving with a cartridge. Sometimes I'll use my electric for a "first draft" and then follow with my cartridge.

So after almost a month of shopping and going back and forth on if I'm going to do this or not, I finally ordered my kit a couple days ago, should be arriving by the end of the week.

Anyways, everyone I know told me not to do it, cause it's dangerous or whatever reason (I'm 24, and look younger). Even the guy @ the Personal Edge brushed me off when I asked about buying one ("You ever watch silence of the lambs?" was the speech I got when I asked about it). But I got the go ahead from the wife to spend the money, if I wanted to, so I ordered a TI set online (Thiers Issard Complete Straight Razor Set Black, Save $35 | Fendrihan Shaving Store), not sure what the quality will be of the kit, but I'm sure it'll be good enough to start. There's absolutely no brick and mortar support around here for this stuff, so I didn't want to miss anything.


I just have to say this site is awesome and it's really helped convince me to go for it and give straight shaving a try. I know this is a pretty useless post, but I just wanted to let out some of the excitement without running telling everyone I know about how excited I am about something I haven't even done yet. Like going for your first jog in years and then telling everyone you're training for a marathon or whatever I'd feel like a poser.

So thank you to everyone here, especially Lynn, it's an awesome site, and I look forwards to sharing this art with you guys.