Thread: Starting Out

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Parker:
You'll get used to it (left-handed). Try doing it with one arm in a sling for 6 weeks. Now THAT is a challenge!

Oh yeah the navy guy? Read that thread! Man, he was really daring! And what's the rookie of the year award?

Parker:
I was writing of my own experience -- what thread are you referring to? What is the thread's title?
ROTY is awarded (or ought to be) to each season's best new shaver and/or SRP member. The prize is an official "Attaboy" chuck on the shoulder -- you can't find those in stores!

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Parker:
I was writing of my own experience -- what thread are you referring to? What is the thread's title?
ROTY is awarded (or ought to be) to each season's best new shaver and/or SRP member. The prize is an official "Attaboy" chuck on the shoulder -- you can't find those in stores!

Oh OK. Idk even what the title is. But the guy basically ordered a really nice brand new razor, the broke is right elbow the day his stuff came in. Learned how to shave his whole face w/ his non dominate hand. And OK, I umderstand the award now:-)

Question. When just regularly storing a razor, for like 3-4 days between shaves when I get the hand of it, can I use trumpet/brass instrument oil on the blade?

So, this is Parkers Dad!! I was very impressed with Parkers first shave. He did really well... thanks to all of you. I was jealous so I decided that I would give it a try this morning. I failed. Here is the proof.



Roger(Parkers cut up dad)

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Question. When just regularly storing a razor, for like 3-4 days between shaves when I get the hand of it, can I use trumpet/brass instrument oil on the blade?

So, this is Parkers Dad!! I was very impressed with Parkers first shave. He did really well... thanks to all of you. I was jealous so I decided that I would give it a try this morning. I failed. Here is the proof.



Roger(Parkers cut up dad)

Hey Dad! Not as easy as it looks is it!

Don't feel bad, it happens to the best of us!

While I posted to Parker, I'd like to thank you and your lovely bride for allowing him to get started in this art!

Parker's Dad:
As an old teammate used to say, "Less than 10 stitches doesn't count." Gotta be careful w/the blade, buddy! Are you game to try again? We'll help you!

Parker:
I don't know about trumpet/bass instrument oil. I use mineral oil or WD-40.

Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Parker's Dad:
As an old teammate used to say, "Less than 10 stitches doesn't count." Gotta be careful w/the blade, buddy! Are you game to try again? We'll help you!

Parker:
I don't know about trumpet/bass instrument oil. I use mineral oil or WD-40.

Oh I didn't know WD-49 worked. It does make sense, Water Displacement... But ,y dad says once the cut heals he's gonna do it again!

Parker's Dad:

As my Aussie friends say, "Good on ya, mate!" If you have any questions, this is a great place to ask them!

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Oh I didn't know WD-49 worked. It does make sense, Water Displacement... But ,y dad says once the cut heals he's gonna do it again!

Good for your dad! I'm sure that I'm older than he, but we old fart's can learn a new trick here or there! I think that there may be some differences between the son and father shaves.

1. As you stated in the original post/your are simply removing 'peach fuzz'!
2. Your father has a lifetime of much heavier growth to try to remove!
3. I'm wondering if your father has done the research that you did? Perhaps 'you' can show him where you learned what you have! I'm going to be 59 in less than a month and all of my children come up things that I learn from!
4. With the above said, I enjoy learning from my children/it's kind of 'What goes round, comes round'!

Good Job Dad!

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Good for your dad! I'm sure that I'm older than he, but we old fart's can learn a new trick here or there! I think that there may be some differences between the son and father shaves.

1. As you stated in the original post/your are simply removing 'peach fuzz'!
2. Your father has a lifetime of much heavier growth to try to remove!
3. I'm wondering if your father has done the research that you did? Perhaps 'you' can show him where you learned what you have! I'm going to be 59 in less than a month and all of my children come up things that I learn from!
4. With the above said, I enjoy learning from my children/it's kind of 'What goes round, comes round'!

Good Job Dad!

Thanks for the words of encouragement! As said before, I'll try it again!