Thread: Newbie checking in

I'm an experienced wetshaver and active member at the other forums. I've been interested in getting into straights for some time and was gifted a number of very fine items recently by some amazing friends. Outside of my general wetshaving collection, my straight setup now includes:

Dorko 6/8 straight
A practice straight (sorry, I don't remember the name)
Heirloom #4 Starter Strop
Heirloom #1 Best Latigo Hanging Strops (I think)
Heirloom 4 Sided Paddle Strop for Pastes
Hone
Lynn's DVD

You can view the items over here.

I was given a lesson and had my first shave Saturday night. No cuts, but I was saved a few times by my teacher. (Note to self: watch out for the ears.) No serious blood loss, but boy-o-boy did I have some burn. I can't wait to give it another go soon.

I've also inherited a straight that my great-grandfather used from the late 1800's. It's an Original Pipe Razor. For being over 100 years old, it's in pretty good shape. While I know it could be made shave ready with some work, I'm trying to decide if it's worth it.

So while I'm very active over at the other place, I think I'll be spending some time here as well. Looking forward to chatting with you gentlemen.

John

Wow, nice friends! Irritation? How is that possible? Did your instructor spend time going over honing and hone the razor you shaved with? Nice to have you onboard . . .

It's good to see you here. It looks like your gear is great too. It's particularly nice to get a good look at the #4 strop. It sure looks like a good one. Like the rest. I like that handle on the bottom end.

I'm sure as well that your shaves will improve.

As for your great grandfather's razor, unless it really is too old and worn to be restored, I'd say go for it. One of the nice parts about this obsession is the connection to the past.

X

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

Wow, nice friends! Irritation? How is that possible? Did your instructor spend time going over honing and hone the razor you shaved with? Nice to have you onboard . . .

Yes, VERY nice friends.

Irritation? That had nothing to do with the razor and all to do with my skill level.

Yes, the razor was honed and super sharp. He went over how to use the strop and pasted paddle strop. A little bit of honing instructions, but I think it's going to be a while before I put that beautiful razor to a hone myself. A professional hone is well worth the $20 for me at this time.

John

John,

Hi. Nice to see you hear. Glad to see you're getting into the new razors. I just signed up about five minutes ago here as well.

Right now I have a Wacker 6/8 quarter hollow I bought rather on a whim. Also just got an old Henckels on ebay a little while ago. Word on that from the B&B folks is that it probably is not worth paying an expert to hone, so I am going to hold onto it for my own honing practice. In the meantime, I am hoping to pick up an inexpensive shave ready razor to start out shaving with.

-Mo

Originally Posted by xman

It's good to see you here. It looks like your gear is great too. It's particularly nice to get a good look at the #4 strop. It sure looks like a good one. Like the rest. I like that handle on the bottom end.

I'm sure as well that your shaves will improve.

As for your great grandfatheer's razor, unless it really is too old and worn to be restored, I'd say go for it. One of the nice parts about this obsession is the connection to the past.

X

I'll post a photo of the other razor soon. I don't think it's anything valuable, but it means a lot to me.

John

Originally Posted by moses

John,

Hi. Nice to see you hear. Glad to see you're getting into the new razors. I just signed up about five minutes ago here as well.

Right now I have a Wacker 6/8 quarter hollow I bought rather on a whim. Also just got an old Henckels on ebay a little while ago. Word on that from the B&B folks is that it probably is not worth paying an expert to hone, so I am going to hold onto it for my own honing practice. In the meantime, I am hoping to pick up an inexpensive shave ready razor to start out shaving with.

-Mo

Hey Mo,

We meet again. Glad to see you here as well. I see we're starting this thing together. Just in case, what's your blood type?

John

Originally Posted by letterk

Hey Mo,

Just in case, what's your blood type?

John

AB. I'm the lucky one.

-Mo

John,

Welcome to SRP. Glad to hear someone hooked you up with some first-rate gear, after all the B&B members you've helped out with your DE sampler packs.

The guys around here know their stuff. You'll learn fast.

Good luck,
Josh

Welcome John.