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10-31-2011, 08:08 PM #1Junior Member
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A 65 year old newbie
After 65 years I decided to dive in and give shaving with a straight razor a try. I purchased my first straight razor at Imperial Shave, Medina, OH. Being a novice, I depended on the advice of the proprietor, Dan Addleman.
I left the shop with a Dovo razor, a Straight Razor Designs strop, a badger brush, a mug, soap, and a Lynn Abrams DVD.
I went online and discovered a wealth of information about shaving, honing, stropping, etc..At first I thought, what did I get into here! There is a lot to learn.
I shaved for the first time today (with the straight razor) followed the instructions on the DVD and had a good first experience. I shaved with just my right hand, contrary to what the DVD said. I felt more confident with the right (dominant) hand than trying both hands. I'm sure I'll try the left hand one of these days.
The result was very good. A smoother shave than I expected. I know there is a learning curve on all of this, so I'll be taking it one day at a time.
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10-31-2011, 08:15 PM #2Senior Member
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Congratulations!
I am 68 and started using a straight ten months ago. It's a great experience. I hope you have as much fun as I am having.
Best Wishes and Happy Shaving!
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10-31-2011, 08:32 PM #3Senior Member
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Congrats!
Just stick with it and you'll have your own technique down in no time!
Joshua
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10-31-2011, 08:38 PM #4Junior Member
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Thanks Josh. Just like learning anything new. it takes time. I'm enthused.
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10-31-2011, 09:10 PM #5old enough to know better
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Welcome, Just remember to enjoy the "me" time with your razor and it will soon be like an old friend. You're never to old to enjoy a great shave.
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10-31-2011, 09:15 PM #6Natty Boh
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Better late , than never . I started when I was 52 . It'll be 5 yrs. , come April . I threw away my Mach 3 about 2 months after I started . I shaved with only my dominant hand at first too , but it wasn't long before I was using both hands .
Greetings , from Dundalk , Maryland . The place where normal people , fear to go .
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10-31-2011, 09:16 PM #7Junior Member
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Samda, Thanks for your comments.
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10-31-2011, 09:18 PM #8Junior Member
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Thanks DLB
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10-31-2011, 09:19 PM #9Senior Member
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Congrats young man!!
Old dogs, new tricks, etc?? Ah what do these younguns know?
Welcome aboard.
Oscar.
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10-31-2011, 11:18 PM #10I've Got R.A.D. Bad!
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Never to old! Glad you've joined the club. Its verry rewarding and there lots of great people on here to help you as you go. Enjoy the ride & good Shaving Sir!
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