A 65 year old newbie

**Obie** · 10-31-2011, 11:32 PM

Hello, sandiegofred,
A number of us wear a few extra stars on our brush handle, so you are in good company. Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

**jbtusa** · 11-01-2011, 12:52 AM

I too recommend learning both hands. There are places on the right side of my face and neck that I can only get to by using my left hand to hold the razor. Pretty soon the left hand will feel just as confident as the dominant right.

**Havachat45** · 11-01-2011, 07:12 AM

Welcome to SRP, sandiegofred.
Glad to have you on board.
Hang on and enjoy the ride

**bbtech** · 11-01-2011, 02:02 PM

I'm 63 and have been at this about 2 years. I learn something new all the time. Enjoy the razor and the forum.

**sandiegofred** · 11-01-2011, 03:45 PM

Thank you all for your comments. Very much appreciated.

**datablanck** · 11-02-2011, 03:44 PM

Old guys rule....I guess I can say that since tomorrow I'm celebrating my 64th year. I too have taken the plunge about 10 weeks ago and immediately went with my non dominant hand. It was actually very easy. Now my "shave den" which is actually a sink and counter is quicly filling with all the accoutrements such as pre shave oils, brushes, creams, strops hanging from door knobs, razors and what not. I look forward to that time of day or night that I devote to the "shave". What was previously a chore is now a relaxing experience. In fact I'm enjoying the whole package including the honing. We should enoy it while we are young.....

**johna2231** · 11-02-2011, 04:31 PM

Welcome to the adventure! You're gonna have a lot of fun. I'm a newb too, but let me know if I can answer any of the basic questions for you. You've found a great place and a great hobby.

John

**pritesh** · 11-02-2011, 07:01 PM

Welcome!

I too i'm new to all this. I started few weeks ago and since then never used the modern razor. I had a few shaved with my dominant hand but have now started using both hands. Well worth using both hands. Most of all enjoy!

**kalerolf** · 11-02-2011, 07:52 PM

Congratulations!
it's fun, so I persuaded my older brother, he is also 65
Never too old to learn new things!
Your first shave was smooth, wait until your technique is better than you have a super smooth shave.

have fun

**sandiegofred** · 11-02-2011, 09:31 PM

Datablanck,

Thanks for the comments. I'm also starting to collect a variety of shaving accoutrements. It's been fun already and I'm just getting started..

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