Thread: Another Rookie

Hi Forum

I am a Brit living in a small town in western Germany. Happily not too far away from the town of Solingen actually.

I am fairly new to this type of shaving, having purchased my first straight razor about 2 months ago. This was a brand new Dovo with simple white plastic scales, which the shop owner sold to me on the basis that I should buy a low cost number first to see if I liked it. I looked at the prettier ones, and she told me to go away and practice first!

I did indeed like it, so I found a dealer in Belgium to sell me a new Thiers-Issard.

My beard grows with glacial slowness - I only have to shave once every six days. This is frustrating sometimes. I am not getting that much practice then, and today's shave was not as good as the last one (although light years better than the first one), so I was motivated finally to come on here.

I have a good handful of questions now arising from my couple of months' experience. Thought I'd introduce myself here first though!

Well, thanks for the warm welcome guys! Was it something I said?

Guess I'll have to look elsewhere for advice.

Originally Posted by midnightrambler

Well, thanks for the warm welcome guys!...

That was a bit quiet. So here it goes WELCOME TO SRP.

Jonathan

Many thanks for saying 'hi' Jonathan. Good to know there's someone out there! Cheers

Hello Midnightrambler! Welcome to SRP.

I had to cut my response short earlier so I am adding this...
It is cool that you live close to Solingen! I think the saleslady gave you good advice on getting the lower cost razor first. Sounds like good customer service.

Welcome to SRP! This place is s wealth of knowledge! Don't give up too soon, there is allot of materials so when you do make contact you know enough to ask informed questions!

Hello, and welcome, I don't come to the intros too often, and certainly not every 18 hours. Don't loose faith, generally I have found posts asking for specific advice are responded to a bit more quickly.

Hello Midnightrambler, and welcome!

As had been said, there are occasional quiet times on the forum here, but if you are patient, you will an absolute wealth of knowledge here, as well as plenty of folks who are more than happy to help.

There is also the wiki (follow the "Library" link at the top-left of the page) where you'll find information on equipment, technique, etc.

And when you have specific questions, just ask.

Originally Posted by midnightrambler

Well, thanks for the warm welcome guys! Was it something I said?

I never reply faster than someones beard grows.

This is a great place to learn the ropes.

Welcome to SRP. I joined this last July and have found great acceptance and information from a combination of asking questions, using the WIKI and continual browsing on all the threads and responses. I've look at other straight razor shaving sites and this is the one that I settled on because it is openly friendly, informative, down to earth and non critical of my gaffs.

Ask away and ye shall be answered by one, and sometimes, all!