Hello!

[Ben]

Hello!

Ben here. I'm a magazine journalist and editor. My hobbies are blowing glass and collecting/smoking pipes. And cigars. I'm into fountain pens too. Did I mention I design professional Websites on the side to fund my hobbies?

I look forward to participating here!

[xman]

Always great to see another lunatic like the rest of us. You're probably one of the sane one though aren't you. Luck bastidge! What peaks your interest in this straight shaving obsession?

X

[Ben]

I have a deep admiration for and interest in straight razors, but I don't any any yet. I'd like to use this fine resource to further the learning process I've already started. I shave with safety razors. I recently picked up the habit after spending way too much on cartridges for way too long.

[urleebird]

Welcome, Ben...

Lots n lots of info here. Dig into the search functions...

[wvbias]

Hi Ben,

Welcome to the world of straight razors.
Let me warn you - one is never enough
nor two nor three, nor........

Terry

[JLStorm]

I have a deep admiration for and interest in straight razors, but I don't any any yet. I'd like to use this fine resource to further the learning process I've already started. I shave with safety razors. I recently picked up the habit after spending way too much on cartridges for way too long.

I hate to break it to you this early in on the game, but I guess someone has too...kiss all that money you plan on saving on cartridges goodbye. This is so addictive, I can relate it to the crack addicts I see on the streets. Sure they may not be able to afford rent or food anymore, but somehow they can always find a way to afford crack

[Joe Chandler]

Hi Ben,

Welcome to the world of straight razors.
Let me warn you - one is never enough
nor two nor three, nor........

Terry

...or 31, at last count (14 on the way)

[JLStorm]

...or 31, at last count (14 on the way)

14 on the way...omg...you need a help group and a mentor! perhaps you should let me hold those razors for you until you are fit to have them back...I think the average recovery time is ummm....never. I'll send you my address

[xman]

Sure they may not be able to afford rent or food anymore, but somehow they can always find a way to afford crack

It's a matter of prioritising. Shave ≥ Rent.

... (14 on the way)

That'd be my fault.

Hey, ben. Don't forget to check the Permanent Archives in the Help Section.
That's where we keep the Wisdom of the Ancients.

X

[FiReSTaRT]

Welcome to the forum. If you don't already have ebay and paypal accounts, it's time for you to open'em up and watch your hard-earned $$$ go down the e-drain