Thread: One year today

One year ago today I had my first shave with a Straight razor. Dovo 5/8 round point I got myself for Christmas in 08. I went in head first and did a full face shave (got a decent shave but not great). After a lot of time and reading I started to get it.

Well one year has passed and I love it more and more every day. I get all excited about every aspect of Straight Shaving, the smell of a new soap, getting a new aftershave, the slight burn of the alum block (you know what I am talking about Don ) the thrill of finishing a restoration project, the thrill of honing a razor to perfection then destroying all the wiskers on my face with it, the thrill of finding a great razor for just a few dollars in an antique store.

All of this is possible because of the great people on this site. I wanted to thanks everyone who has helped me either direct or indirect. Without the help of several members on this site my first year would have probably not went so smooth. Well enough ranting I got a razor that needs some new scales


Once again thanks all I am looking forward to another year

Stephan Brouwers

Congrats on the year anniversary Stephan and I hope you have many, many more !

Thanks Jimmy you were one of those who helped me along.
I might as well throw a picture in there for fun (I like pictures)
8/8s Henckels