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    Wink Fresh face

    Hi Guys, Thought i would pop on here and say hi,

    I am new to this straight razor stuff,

    Recently i decided that i would have a shave, for the last 22 yrs. i was bearded in the winter and still will be ( outdoor worker). The funny thing is i enjoy a good shave, but was finding the process very boring (and expensive)( have you seen the price of all these mach 84.3 and gillete footballer razors), and confusing see the previous comments,

    Each razor released was the best thing on the market. i suppose i am a little old fashioned i like doing things by hand, like planing wood etc, i have all the power tools ( boys toys) but like using the traditional plane.

    So thought i lets try a cut throat, so i bought a disposable blade straight razor, the experience was ok but i didnt like the way the blade felt.

    I found the invisible edge site emailed steve with my thoughts and findings and i know own a flatters & garnett razor , + 2 vintage ones i bought of ebay a kropp and another sheffield made one ( practice stropping), you see i am a rotherham boy where all the steel sheffield is famous for is made.

    now we are down to soaps, pre shave, post shave, wow what a mine field. we could do with fair just to go and try all these different products.

    Any way i'll stop rambling

    sorry if i haven't filled my details in, i will get round to it

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    Welcome to SRP.

    If you're the compulsive or obsessive type (like many of us....) this is the place to be. We can talk

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    welcome to the forum. lots of information available here

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    oh man, you sound just like me 4 months or so ago...

    Welcome to the world of str8 shaving. I think once you get into it, you are gonna love it.

    My only regret is that I have but one face to shave!!!

    Anyway, please feel free to ask away. All newbies think they are being annoying, but everyone here is amazingly helpful. They got me going when I thought it was a lost cause. SO ASK!!!

    Welcome aboard, and happy shaving!!!

    M
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    Hi guys thank you for your reply's I am full of silly questions so I will ask,

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    Welcome to SRP Bambi. You will find an endless amount of information here. Great bunch of blokes too, really helpful.

    Stu

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maxi View Post
    Welcome to SRP.

    If you're the compulsive or obsessive type (like many of us....) this is the place to be. We can talk
    Oh so THAT's what it is!!!
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