Thread: Newbie Questions and Introduction

Thanks for the laugh!

Jeff

Welcome, do not forget to do very+++ good prep. I have a tough beard and need to do near perfect technique and have a SHARP razor when shaving to get it BBSmooth. My 1st really sharp razor came from a member of the Yahoo Group (David Uthe). Mostly I learned from the group and adjusted to my own needs. This really is a science and an art, and very satisfying. If you get an eBay razor try to get it in the same width. You will need a Norton eventually in 4K/8K and another paste/strop or hone with smaller grit. Belgian cotticule from Tony Miller or a 12K or 15K from any source to finish the edge. Fromm's strop dressing from Classic Shaving for the final stropping works as well as any. A cheap way to do the lather is Dove exfoliating soap from your local store. Try the vanilla cake soap from Classic Shaving. The bottom line is it takes a learning curve to get where you want to be. Do not give up!

Monte

Welcome John. You're getting the goods from everybody pretty well. The only thing to add is to check out the links Bill Ellis' site is there and you don't want to miss his goodies either.

X

Thanks everyone.

Hey str8rzrshvr...is that true---first barbers in Italy came from Sicily....interesting tidbit!

I figure I will do some more reading and see the video clips again before the razor arrives. I have seen Lyn's posts---He really seems like the Grand Pooba of sharpening! (and i will have to have a picture on hand in case I have to go to the plastic surg as Mr potatoe head).

I ordered the Dovo Razor (Stainless Steel), a Dovo Strop (figure stick with the brand), a Sharpening, a Cup and some shaving cream....Oh -- and a knick pen---for the few cuts i may encounter (or should I have opted for the gause instead).

I look forward to shaving some stories with everyone.

Funny moment in Straight Edge shaving---Three Stooges---I remember an episode where Curly was asked to Shave the Ice -- he did a good job...but asked the guy "Hey...did you have a mole? No? When then here's your lip"! lol