Thread: PIF

Straight Razor Place being the first wetshaving forum on the internet started a tradition that has been adopted by all the other forums and I can honestly say that this is one of our finest accomplishments.

It would be nice to keep that tradition alive and let the folks here know what you have done to help with this tradition or let us know if you have been the recipient.

There is no PIF too small or too large. Soaps, razors, honing, hones, and any way you have helped someone else become successful in this art. It is truly the foundation of SRP and part of our heritage.

Thanks.

Please excuse my complete ignorance.

What does PIF stand for?

Pay it forward.

Examples: Someone gave you a razor because you couldn't afford one. When you could afford to buy a better one, you gave the old one to someone else who couldn't afford one. Same with a strop. Giving a new person a nice soap to use because you have tons of them hanging around that you may never use.

Have fun.

Mr. Abrams:
This is a wonderful idea! Be certain that I will take it to heart.

Absolutely!!! The PIFs are a little more visible on some other forums, but it is alive and well here!!!!! One of the most attractive aspects of these forums is the gentlemanly conduct, well wishing, sharing of info, and helping others out. I have received some feedback from our very own Undream and spent time in his workshop (I need to make it over there again),GSSIXGUN gifted me a "damascus acrylic" razor for my little guy. I have sent out soap samples for people wanting to try out smells. The PIF is a great way to give back to the community.

I think that what makes the hobby of wet shaving so enjoyable is the sharing of it with others. I pick up DE razors all the time and gift them to friends and family. The straights I pick up seem not to want to leave my house though.

Originally Posted by Lynn

Pay it forward.

Examples: Someone gave you a razor because you couldn't afford one. When you could afford to buy a better one, you gave the old one to someone else who couldn't afford one. Same with a strop. Giving a new person a nice soap to use because you have tons of them hanging around that you may never use.

Have fun.

Yes, I get it....

I've done a little bit of that so far, but not enough.

I've had such kindness and generosity shown to me by this community and You are absolutely right, we all need to pay it forward. I've ended up giving away soap that was not my favorite, lending out a razor to a buddy that wanted to try this wonderful hobby and trying to be helpful at my local meet ups....I have not yet been SR shaving for a year, so I can't give a lot of advice and I don't have a lot to share, but I do have I'm happy to share.

Originally Posted by Lynn

Pay it forward.

Examples: Someone gave you a razor because you couldn't afford one. When you could afford to buy a better one, you gave the old one to someone else who couldn't afford one. Same with a strop. Giving a new person a nice soap to use because you have tons of them hanging around that you may never use.

Have fun.

Lynn,

This is so true!!

With my meager income, I’ve helped others financially get into honing/trying different hones etc, buying razors, strops etc and have always gotten paid back.

I’ve also given razors to those that are just getting started! I gave the very first razor I’d purchased from Eric (HSNB) and the man who took the time to take me under his wing and help me when I was a clueless Newbie/ a nice 5/8 Red Point to a guy I worked with who had purchased one of those worthless Paki razors just so he could continue on! I also loaned him a strop AFTER showing him how to use it.

While it’s given me great personal satisfaction doing these kind of things, I think that the greatest satisfaction is when those who I’ve help succeed! It really does give me a great feeling having helped someone who might have just given up!

Roy

I have been a recipient of a razor that I just mentioned I thought was COOL looking but on a auction site in another country.
The member who sent it to me, did so out of the KINDNESS of his heart.

I appreciated this SO MUCH that I said I would do the same for someone one day.

That time did come and I sent a razor to a person in need.
The pm's and friendship from this is worth more than any amount of money that could have been exchanged!

The members here are not only friendly and helpful but just a GREAT bunch of people to have the honor to get to know!

All sorts of knowledge has been bestowed and I like sharing what I have learned to others. A few folks have honed my razors for free, loaned me items and given me lessons in person. Gotta love that. SOTD is great too. Shavers take the art of shaving and photography to new levels. I am the recipient of the time they devote to the SOTD.