Thread: A new perspective

Like a lot of folks I started out with the Geman razors. Good equipment but not know how to use them. This was in the late 60s. I played with the razors for a while then put them up and went into the Air Force. I got them out again and again used them then put them up. Still didn't have a clue as to how to properly use them. This goes on back and forth for a long time then in the last couple of years got back into it. Found this site and SRD. I was fortune enough to really talk to a long time straight shaver and he suggested the heavier sheffields. well I was able to get a blade from him a wostenholm 7/8 I think . it was hollow ground but not extra hollow. I put a set of scales on it and to my supprize I was able to shave OK with it. Not great you know but OK. This started me in the quest for the heavier sheffields. I now have several but as a lot of folks not enough. Now I also have a few german razors good blades not the best but good blades. I started using them some . I guess with talking to my friend and this site I begain to learn more and more and now I get great shaves with either the sheffields or the geman blades. All sizes too. I now have the 4/8 up to 15/16 razors and from extra hollow ground to a full wedge. I guess this is a long winded way of saying that If the razor is sharp and you do your home work any razor will be a good shaver. It's the wanting to learn and the willingness of others to teach. So this is just a little thanks to all the guys here at the SRP that I've learned from and to the friend that has been so patient with me while I've been on the fun journey.

amazing isn't it ,, I have used a DE for over 40 years and tried a straight a few times but without any success or HELP! along comes the internet and all this info from those who know ,, now after really getting a shave ready edge ( cause as most just starting I thought my edges were good) now technique and truly shave ready edges I can shave with any style an size , the web is really the reason this art is coming back with people having success. tc

Time + Patience = Perspective

I'm glad you found yours. This whole shaving hobby has turned out to be quite a journey. From what you learn to who you meet along the way. A lot of the thing learned here apply other interests. Quite a bit of Zen in this.

I posted the thread for really 2 reasons. One is tell how my journey has progressed over the years. one should never give up. Even though I'm getting much better results now than when I stated and am quite proud of my success so far even though I continue to learn and hope I always do. The other is to bring light and acknowledgement to all those who have helped. I really don't think they get enough credit. I don't use names for those who help the most are those who are really too modest and would not want to be singled out but they know who they are and can take pride in the knowledge that they have helped not just me but so many.

Being still new to this world (a little over a year) I would agree. There are few places where I have tried to get information and got such an outpouring of help and insite. The members here truly show that this is a "gentlemans" sport. There is a lot of fun and joking but not at the expense of others. Ideas and opinions are shared but not to be superior to others. At least for me, it is refreshing. I would like to add my thanks to everyone who has shared their knowledge.

This thanks goes beyond those who have responded to my questions. There are countless members here who have answered questions I did not know I had or did not know how to put into words. I had the answers long before I knew the questions.

Thank you to all!!