Thread: Hello to All. Addicted newbie here

Hello All,

Just thought I better introduce myself.

Well I reside in Christchurch, New Zealand and I am a fountain pen collector but have now become addicted to all matters shaving. Been doing it for 35 years and only now do I find this world of straight shaving. In fact it was a few FP nuts that got me into this straight shaving lark.
I have a straight razor coming from Bill, a strop soon to come from Tony and all manner of soaps, creams and other bits.
I've even made a cupboard just for my new razor bits and pieces.

So a question. How much prepping of a brand new Dovo or Thiers-Issard will I have to do ?. Hone and strop or just strop ?.

Thanks

Gary

Welcome Gary. If the razor is coming from Bill Ellis, then it will arrived honed and ready to shave.

Garry,
A razor from Bill will be ready to go, no worries. BUT, that new TI or Dovo will not be ready. You would need either a hone and /or a pasted paddle strop to get it ready. I have good luck on a paddle but many here will suggest a hone as well.

Tony

Thanks for the info Tony, you'll be seeing that order in the next day or two for the strop.

Gary

Welcome Gary! Always glad to hear from new guys. Feel free to ask any questions, thats why we are here.
Check out the permanent archives because it has a lot of info that will help you. Also check the article's over on www.classicshaving.com. and the info on Arthur Boones Razor Central. If your considering a new TI be sure to consider the SRP Limited Edition razor over on classicshaving.com. It is the only serial numbered razor that you can buy (I have three of them) and they shave just fine!.

Thanks for the warm welcome Randy. I'll consider the SRP TI razor. It just about fits into my budget as I've got stuff coming from all over at the moment. Can't wait to try a shave ready straight.

Gary,

The SRP TI is a great razor! I have mine loaned out...and I miss it!

RT

Welcome to the forum. There's lots to learn about here and lots to share.

I have shaved with the SRP TI and concur it is a great shaver.

If youwant to try and hone your new razor yourself, I'd recomend getting a few cheapies either on eBay or better stil, from a flea market just to get the feel of the motion and reduce your chances of damaging your nice TI.

But first things first, enjoy shaving with that Bill Ellis refubished antique. It's a wonderful thing to do.

X

Thanks all for your kind words. What a great place this is.

I'm a moderator at www.fountainpennetwork.com and it's pretty much the same there. Always lots of help and assistance.

If you need help and are into fountainpens take a look or pm me. There's a few pen collectors on this site as well. It must be the "traditionalist" thing.

I'm chuffed to be part of this. Thanks

Gary

Originally Posted by garythepenman

I'm chuffed to be part of this. Thanks

chuffed |tʃʌft| adjective [ predic. ] Brit., informal very pleased : I'm dead chuffed to have won.
ORIGIN 1950s: from dialect chuff [plump or pleased.]

chuff |tʃʌf| verb [ intrans. ] (of a steam engine) move with a regular sharp puffing sound.
ORIGIN early 20th cent.: imitative.

Well you learn somethin' new every day.