Thread: Saying Hi

Evening all,
Just saying Hi, I've not been shaving for sometime and have been sporting a 2 mm stubble...I've started again and have up to now been using a Remington micro screen and occasional remedial wet shaves using a cheap cartridge razor. I also head shave using the Remington, but a straight maybe the way to go in the future here too. I though maybe the trad method might be good to try and master as think in these days of high tech, the old methods are actually better..the wheel's round , always had been..no matter how many bells and whistles you put on it...

I've bought a Wade and Butcher which should arrive shortly. I'll be sending it off to be honed by a professional, and also bought a cheap one to make a start.

I'm really looking forward to this as it'll make me take time....and make haste slowly if the needs be. Too much in modern life makes us rush about. Time to slow down,..I look forward conversations here in the near future,

best regards
IIIrd

Welcome IIIrd! Have fun.

Well, my strop arrived today and that came with a razor..a very cheap one. I couldn't wait to try and shave with it. So....I got the razor out...prepped the face, lathered up and did a few passes on one side of the face.
I learned a few things today...supplied shave ready means blunt as a bears ar*e. I also learned that this ain't as easy as it looks, but I have to say it's great fun. The blade did shave, in a tearing sort of way,and so far no gore..
I've given it a good stopping and we'll see how I fare tomorrow. Best to crawl a while before I try and walk..
The cheap blade will be a good leaning subject for stopping too

Merry Christmas to you all by the way

Welcome aboard.

As a noob myself, I have one tip: don't rush.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas to you too.

Welcome aboard and good luck.

Welcome, welcome! You're right.....this is GREAT fun!