newbie looking for a new hobby

Hello Everyone,

I've been busily reading through the forums learning all about straight blade shaving.

I'm a research and development consultant by day (RD3 :: research and development grants if your in Canada and interested)

I made what seems to be a common mistake and ordered a zeepk kit from ebay
everything is junk thought i was able to hone one of the several razors well enough to cut dry hair off my forearm

Bought some proraso aftershave and a new straight from the classifieds

now it's time to wait for the new blade!

Looking forward to the best shave of my life with the help of you people!

talk to you soon!

Welcome! What's the new blade you're waiting for?

welcome to srp

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Originally Posted by roughkype

Welcome! What's the new blade you're waiting for?

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its a Böntgen & Sabin 4/8 Full Hollow Grind round point

something cheap to get the hang of things

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Originally Posted by gugi

welcome to srp

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thanks gugi, so far i'm really enjoying this place

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Originally Posted by wyldr

its a Böntgen & Sabin 4/8 Full Hollow Grind round point

something cheap to get the hang of things

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That sounds like an interesting blade--post a picture when you get it.

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Originally Posted by roughkype

That sounds like an interesting blade--post a picture when you get it.

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it looked nice when it was for sale in the classifieds

I bought it on Nov 29 and it was shipped on Nov 30
It should be arriving anytime, kinda surprised it's not here yet

Welcome to SRP! And it's nice to see another fellow Canadian on here :)

Shipping during the Christmas season is quite a bit slower...I've been waiting on a few thing myself. Welcome and I hope you enjoy the shaves as much as you anticipate.

You aren't the first one here to get tricked into buying junk. It should be against the law to sell you a razor that just will never ever shave.

I pitched my "timber rattler" into the trash bin. Completely worthless...

Enjoy!!! :beer2:

Welcom Wyldr, and you have come to the right place.....GREAT group a folks!! Ifn you dont know something about SRS and ya cant find it in the WIKI, these guy's can fix you up!!! I also messed up and ordered the Zeept crap too. And even after i tried shaving with that, I was still interested in SR's.....imagine that huh?? Any ways I got me a nice german razor, and a nice Sheffield razor and would never go back to anything else. Any ways welcome to SRP, its a great community.......

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Originally Posted by jeffegg2

You aren't the first one here to get tricked into buying junk. It should be against the law to sell you a razor that just will never ever shave.

I pitched my "timber rattler" into the trash bin. Completely worthless...

Enjoy!!! :beer2:

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Umm i think it is... atleast selling it as a razor could be seen as false marketing

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Originally Posted by janivar123

Umm i think it is... atleast selling it as a razor could be seen as false marketing

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i gave the ebay seller a bad review basically saying the razor is not suitable for shaving
i was able to hone one of the 2 blades to the point where it will cut hair
shaved with that todays I can't wait for my new blade to arrive any longer
it seems to be lost in the mail. shipper nov 30 but hasn't arrived yet

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Originally Posted by janivar123

Umm i think it is... atleast selling it as a razor could be seen as false marketing

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that said the zeepk is absolute junk, it need to be honed again as it won't cut hair anymore, it gave out about 3/4 the way through my shave to the point where it was pulling and uncomfortable

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Originally Posted by wyldr

it looked nice when it was for sale in the classifieds

I bought it on Nov 29 and it was shipped on Nov 30
It should be arriving anytime, kinda surprised it's not here yet

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this razor still hasn't arrived,

Kinda bumed looking for a new deals! the junk zeepk that i'm using needs to be retired to the garbage pail!

Yeah, it's hard to be patient when waiting for your first (shave ready) blade to arrive. But you don't have to throw out the Zeepk - you can always use it as a letter opener :)

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Originally Posted by Ryan82

Yeah, it's hard to be patient when waiting for your first (shave ready) blade to arrive. But you don't have to throw out the Zeepk - you can always use it as a letter opener :)

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the zeepk also works well as a nail trimmer and a scraper blade with a bit of force :)

You could also spread butter with it :)

and you can practise tecknique while watching tv or reading the responses here
Its not like its going to cut you if you mess up(it can if you really try and have the edge as close to sharp as it gets)

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Originally Posted by roughkype

You could also spread butter with it :)

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Just back form some culinary experiments.
The zeepk will spread butter, jam, marmalade, and peanut butter onto toast
with a good push it also cut the slices of toast in half for more manageable dining.

Good suggestion roughkype!

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Originally Posted by wyldr

Just back form some culinary experiments.
The zeepk will spread butter, jam, marmalade, and peanut butter onto toast
with a good push it also cut the slices of toast in half for more manageable dining.

Good suggestion roughkype!

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I foresee a motivational poster coming soon..

Zeepk
Yeah, it spreads butter like no other.

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Originally Posted by Logistics

I foresee a motivational poster coming soon..

Zeepk
Yeah, it spreads butter like no other.

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I like it:

Zeepk:
Does the things your butter knife does at 10x the price


Zeepk:
Troweling plaster has never been more elegant.

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Originally Posted by jeffegg2

I pitched my "timber rattler" into the trash bin. Completely worthless...

Enjoy!!! :beer2:

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Oh, man! What a waste! It should have gone in your tool chest as a box cutter.

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Originally Posted by leadduck

Oh, man! What a waste! It should have gone in your tool chest as a box cutter.

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looks like you can also cut wrapping paper with the zeepk

it's like the ultimate cutting tool around the home!

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Originally Posted by wyldr

Just back form some culinary experiments.
The zeepk will spread butter, jam, marmalade, and peanut butter onto toast
with a good push it also cut the slices of toast in half for more manageable dining.

Good suggestion roughkype!

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I am humbly at your service. I'm glad to hear you pushed the envelope.

another little update, the zeepk also cuts wrapping paper and packing tape fairly well, It has helped with my Christmas present wrapping!

It was however much better at buttering bread than cutting paper and tape

Welcome to SRP, alot of great info here be sure to read the beginers guide in the WIKI

will do!

thanks