Thread: What phase are you in ??

Ed,

Thankfully those are only ones I won I was outbid by three times that number. I can't stay away AGGGGHHhh . Actually I just decided to take a break from ebay prices went up too much. I did just get a delivery from Classicshaving yesterday proraso cream and Taylor of OBS St James shaving cream. I'll stay off ebay - go to classic shaving.....

Has anyone started a new phase since this thread was started? Or maybe better stated, has anyone "re-visited" an old phase???

RT

Hope you guys don't regard this as a little off topic - but do any of you know if the StraightRazorPlace limited edition TI's are still available and if so . would they ship here to Scotland

( my eyes really had the sparkle in them when I saw that 6/8 )

Originally Posted by Garry

Hope you guys don't regard this as a little off topic - but do any of you know if the StraightRazorPlace limited edition TI's are still available and if so . would they ship here to Scotland

( my eyes really had the sparkle in them when I saw that 6/8 )

If you look at the page more carefully, you'll see it says: in stock. And for shipping to your country, you can ask them personally here .

Indeed it does , in my haste I thought it was possibly an old cached web page . I think I shall be making some enquiries - that would a real treasured possesion to own

I have been wet shaving for about seven years now; my barber recommended a brush and fine soaps which I picked up from a shop on the Boston Commons. That change in my routine really helped stop the razor burn and blood-letting shaving had come to represent.

Since relocating to Colorado, I have not been able to find any of the soaps I liked, but a salesman at a local shop suggested trying a DE. Bought it, tried it . . . worst shaves of my life. I went back to the shop for help. While talking to them, I was given the distinct impression that I was an idiot for not knowing how to shave with a DE and that NO help was forthcoming. Needless to say I've never been back. I returned to wet shaving with a Mach III.

Phase revisited

A few weeks ago my wife suggested that we replace the brush, an inexpensive Omega that has served us very well, but is getting rather worn (yes . . . my wife loves using a brush and fine soaps when she shaves.) In looking around the internet for a brush, I came across an article on how to shave and the author strongly suggested a DE. I tried it again, armed with new knowledge, and had the best shave of my blood filled shaving career. No blood. No burn. I'm hooked and have come to enjoy the daily ritual.

I am at the point that I feel I'm ready to try shaving with a straight. I had come across SRP and after reading almost everything I can get my hands on, you guys have convinced me that there is a better way. So my DE phase has been revisited (successfully) and I am anxious to move on to my next phase . . . a straight.

Now if a starving graduate student can find a good, inexpensive starter blade, I would welcome any suggestions.

I am most certainly a beginner... But I must say... it's really a cool thing to be a part of. From my first shave, that removed every imperfection I had, to my latest shave that left my face baby smooth, I truly enjoy it. Though I have not learned to hone yet, I know that is coming soon as I have started “looking around” for st8’s whenever I can. Put simply… I am a true believer in the str8 shave and I will do it from now on! And what started as curiosity has become a staple in my daily routine. It’s PFG !

~Gabriel~

Originally Posted by jfrancisco

Now if a starving graduate student can find a good, inexpensive starter blade, I would welcome any suggestions.

This is where the best rebuilds can be found and this is a favoured spot for new stock. Sorry, I don't have any I can spare myself.

X

Well my order is has been placed for the SRP TI - also requested it be sent to Lynn for his special touch .. my g/f decided it would make a lovley Valentines present for me .
I'm guessing there won't be many of these here in Scotland or possibly the UK making that bit more special ..... ( I've gone back into that 'kid on christmas eve mode again ' ) sorry guys ...

Originally Posted by jfrancisco

I have been wet shaving for about seven years now; my barber recommended a brush and fine soaps which I picked up from a shop on the Boston Commons. That change in my routine really helped stop the razor burn and blood-letting shaving had come to represent.

Since relocating to Colorado, I have not been able to find any of the soaps I liked, but a salesman at a local shop suggested trying a DE. Bought it, tried it . . . worst shaves of my life. I went back to the shop for help. While talking to them, I was given the distinct impression that I was an idiot for not knowing how to shave with a DE and that NO help was forthcoming. Needless to say I've never been back. I returned to wet shaving with a Mach III.

Phase revisited

A few weeks ago my wife suggested that we replace the brush, an inexpensive Omega that has served us very well, but is getting rather worn (yes . . . my wife loves using a brush and fine soaps when she shaves.) In looking around the internet for a brush, I came across an article on how to shave and the author strongly suggested a DE. I tried it again, armed with new knowledge, and had the best shave of my blood filled shaving career. No blood. No burn. I'm hooked and have come to enjoy the daily ritual.

I am at the point that I feel I'm ready to try shaving with a straight. I had come across SRP and after reading almost everything I can get my hands on, you guys have convinced me that there is a better way. So my DE phase has been revisited (successfully) and I am anxious to move on to my next phase . . . a straight.

Now if a starving graduate student can find a good, inexpensive starter blade, I would welcome any suggestions.

jfrancisco,

If your interested in learning how to use a DE effectively, then I suggest you visit http://www.shavemyface.com and read up on it and get some good suggestions. A DE is far superior to the Mach III and of course you should continue to pursue the straight razor path as well, but there is some great advice over at SMF for DE users.