Thread: Am I seeing SRP wrong?

Costabro.. Unfortunately you are wrong. All the razors, barber hones, pasted strops, etc.. I have given away have been part of a viral marketing campaign.

I cannot list my store here though, It is too exclusive to let just anyone buy from it.

Originally Posted by Costabro

I just thought I'd take this opportunity to thank you all again who've answered my questions in the face of opposing answers. If there has been any other site as helpful, encouraging, and gentlemanly as SRP I do not know of it. I also appreciate the LACK of advertisement from those wanting to burst out into this upcoming industry...ie, "for a meager fee, I'd be happy to hone that for you!", or "send me $5 and I'll hook you up with tons of preshave oil, cream, and soap samples." If anything, I've been offered stuff for free several times. Wait a minute, maybe I'm just a little overly cheery from winning second place in a straight razor giveaway this month that someone actually, cheerfully, selflessly DONATED!

Originally Posted by Costabro

I just thought I'd take this opportunity to thank you all again who've answered my questions in the face of opposing answers. If there has been any other site as helpful, encouraging, and gentlemanly as SRP I do not know of it. I also appreciate the LACK of advertisement from those wanting to burst out into this upcoming industry...ie, "for a meager fee, I'd be happy to hone that for you!", or "send me $5 and I'll hook you up with tons of preshave oil, cream, and soap samples." If anything, I've been offered stuff for free several times. Wait a minute, maybe I'm just a little overly cheery from winning second place in a straight razor giveaway this month that someone actually, cheerfully, selflessly DONATED!

You've been tainted!

I'm a new member of the site, and I've found it to be very helpful. You've just got to put in the time and read the threads, watch videos from experienced member, etc.

I whole heartedly agree sometimes there's not a quick and easy answer when it comes to honing, experience is the key in some situations. And probably the best advice while learning to hone is to have a str8 honed by an experienced individual so you know what your shooting for when you do it yourself.

Honing is more a labor of love than anything else, anyone can sharpen a blade, but shave-ready is a whole different level.

so as far as I am concerned thank you to this site and the experienced members to help out newcomers. I've found nothing, but honest helpful advice and I for one appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Costabro.. Unfortunately you are wrong. All the razors, barber hones, pasted strops, etc.. I have given away have been part of a viral marketing campaign.

I cannot list my store here though, It is too exclusive to let just anyone buy from it.

Gurilla Marketing...how ingenious!!!

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

As I suspected. Tell the mods over at <redacted> I said hi.

I still don't know how you figured this out. This plot against SRP was started over 2 years ago. You are right, I will never be part of the club.

You all seem very paranoid about other forums. Do they have something you envy or something?

Wow. I was really surprised by this thread. Every single person I’ve dealt with associated with SRP has been a superstar. When I first started, I was extremely frustrated with my progress. I would have given up the hobby a long time ago BUT FOR the help and encouragement of everyone here on this great forum. Thanks everyone!

I do think that we (the collective we) sometimes portray honing as more complicated than it really is. Honing, like most things, simply takes repeated effort and practice – plain and simple. Perhaps this “air of mystery” that’s occasionally promulgated on the forum is what’s driving the OP’s comments???

From my perspective, however, I’m glad I waited to learn to hone and I’m thankful for the advice provided by many to walk before running. Why? Because there’s now way I could have learned to shave and hone at the same time. Absolutely no way. It would have amplified my initial frustration. I would have never known whether my troubles were due to shaving technique or honing skill.

Anyhow, thanks everyone for the sound advice. And thanks to all the mods for their hard work (and, apparently, considerable tolerance ).

Brian

Hone your razors. Do what you wish. I doubt any of us will be in any hurry to offer more help.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

After looking at your past threads I have to admit I was wrong. Everyone was so mean to you here.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...y-shaving.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...-question.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...-question.html

... well, you've been acting like a ¤%#, why not say: "I'm sorry, I got off on the wrong foot this morning/day, let's start over". I'm sure the wast majority of the people here would accept that and hold no hard feelings towards you...

Originally Posted by diyguy

Wow. I was really surprised by this thread. Every single person I’ve dealt with associated with SRP has been a superstar. When I first started, I was extremely frustrated with my progress. I would have given up the hobby a long time ago BUT FOR the help and encouragement of everyone here on this great forum. Thanks everyone!

I do think that we (the collective we) sometimes portray honing as more complicated than it really is. Honing, like most things, simply takes repeated effort and practice – plain and simple. Perhaps this “air of mystery” that’s occasionally promulgated on the forum is what’s driving the OP’s comments???

From my perspective, however, I’m glad I waited to learn to hone and I’m thankful for the advice provided by many to walk before running. Why? Because there’s now way I could have learned to shave and hone at the same time. Absolutely no way. It would have amplified my initial frustration. I would have never known whether my troubles were due to shaving technique or honing skill.

Anyhow, thanks everyone for the sound advice. And thanks to all the mods for their hard work (and, apparently, considerable tolerance ).

Brian

There is no way that could be construed as meaning "Don't learn yourself, pay us to do it for you."
I think you must be from <redacted>.

Originally Posted by MCFLY49

There is no way that could be construed as meaning "Don't learn yourself, pay us to do it for you."
I think you must be from <redacted>.

That is just inaccurate. When members suggest that you have someone else hone it, it's not to make money. There are plenty of people here who are supremely competent and do it for free for beginners. I've been the beneficiary of that kind of generosity on an occasion or two. Yes, there are those who do it for a fee if you'd like to support their endeavors, but there are just as many who do it out of kindness. Why are you in such a rush to take offense?