Thread: Starting Out

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

DO NOT STORE IT IN THE BATHROOM! Water will inevitably find it. Also, keep it away from Zach.
After I dry it and strop it, I leave mine open with a golf tee between the shank and the scales to let it finish drying/air out the scales for a few hours on my dresser before placing it back in its box. I think making a case for it is a great idea. Perhaps your father could help you with that.

Yeah, agreed wholeheartedly. I was thinking myself you need to keep it away from your brother. I put my razors away in the boxes they came in or my three-razor case. I went to great extremes to find a three-razor case; because back then I was adamant three was all I needed...I've now doubled that to six; with one DE.

I've been watching this post and just checked back in and found the video! Good job son!

My own son was 17 when he decided to take up the art about two years ago! He didn't get a cut, nick or razor burn and he insisted on disregarding my advice and did a full shave! He could even use both hands! I did have to do a little touch up for him for his first go at it he did well!!

Welcome to a wonderful new way of life!

While I've tried to read every post I don't recall seeing where you live! Let us know because one of us may know a fellow member who lives close by!

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I've been watching this post and just checked back in and found the video! Good job son!

My own son was 17 when he decided to take up the art about two years ago! He didn't get a cut, nick or razor burn and he insisted on disregarding my advice and did a full shave! He could even use both hands! I did have to do a little touch up for him for his first go at it he did well!!

Welcome to a wonderful new way of life!

While I've tried to read every post I don't recall seeing where you live! Let us know because one of us may know a fellow member who lives close by!

I live in Las Vegas. I know Maxamilian lives across town, but still a viable source for in person training. And thanks :-)

Park, you've grown up!

LIKED! the video. Who was that guy filming it? Voice seems familiar.
Sounds like my baby brother, if you must ask.

steven

Originally Posted by skou

Park, you've grown up!

LIKED! the video. Who was that guy filming it? Voice seems familiar.
Sounds like my baby brother, if you must ask.

steven

Ohhhhhhhh. Family love My uncle by the way!

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

I live in Las Vegas. I know Maxamilian lives across town, but still a viable source for in person training. And thanks :-)

You my young friend are a very fortunate man! Hands on learning from Max will teach you more in a day, than you could learn from reading in a year. This advice comes from experience as I learned so much in just a few hours at the NW meet in Spokane just watching Glen (GSSIXGUN) than I could believe!

Keep us posted on how you are doing! Oh! hang onto that video of your first shave with a straight! It'll be great to show others years later!

Before I leave I'd also like to thank your parents for allowing you the opportunity to start to learn the art! Many parents wouldn't have done that in this day and age!

Plus +1 to all involved. This thread is so cool.... I have my youngest son shaving with a Single Edge right now, waiting to graduate to a straight, and he just turned 21. He only needs to shave 3 times a week (got my genes, poor guy) but he is beginning to like it. Wish I had that kind of a start. I suffered for 40 years before I found this place!!!!

Good luck little buddy!!!

Hammer

Originally Posted by cudarunner

You my young friend are a very fortunate man! Hands on learning from Max will teach you more in a day, than you could learn from reading in a year. This advice comes from experience as I learned so much in just a few hours at the NW meet in Spokane just watching Glen (GSSIXGUN) than I could believe!

Keep us posted on how you are doing! Oh! hang onto that video of your first shave with a straight! It'll be great to show others years later!

Before I leave I'd also like to thank your parents for allowing you the opportunity to start to learn the art! Many parents wouldn't have done that in this day and age!

Yeah I think I'll give max a ring sometime when it cools down. But yeah, I am really glad my parents let me pursue this. Not that they have ever said no without a good reason, but still

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Plus +1 to all involved. This thread is so cool.... I have my youngest son shaving with a Single Edge right now, waiting to graduate to a straight, and he just turned 21. He only needs to shave 3 times a week (got my genes, poor guy) but he is beginning to like it. Wish I had that kind of a start. I suffered for 40 years before I found this place!!!!

Good luck little buddy!!!

Hammer

Hahahah thanks man. Like everyone has said, Im really lucky that I have started young!

Thanks for ratting me out, youngster!

I've got some stories to tell you, about daddy's first time shaving.
Hint, happened at Grani's house in Sunnyvale, when Dad was 3 or 4.

Parker, you've got GUTS to try a straight razor. I still haven't tried one.

Oh, your Forum decorum is VERY GOOD! Wish everyone on my old
Forum was as good.

See you the next time I'm in Vegas.

steve (Yes, that is my normal Forum sig.)