Thread: Newbie again

Howdy from South Carolina

Been lurking for a few weeks to get a feel for SRP and the latest info on shaving. I started using a straight razor when I was 20 years old and I have found out many things I did wrong back then. I still managed to get a decent shave. That was a long long time ago.

When I started travelling for work, it just was not option with my timeframes. I am now semi-retired and decided to go back to a good shave. I enjoy the feeling of the shave and find it relaxing.

In the last two weeks, I have purchased 4 razors, strop and different creams/balms.

My first problem is that they all need to be honed and cleaned up. The wife finds it interesting that I have spent all this cash and cannot shave yet. To her credit, she just takes the occasional jab at me but no grief.

I look forward to learning more as time goes on. I am a little burned out on watching videos for now. First I need to decide on whom I would like to get me a honed and cleaned up blade.

Fox

Fox, Welcome to SRP.

Have you checked out the classifieds here on SRP? There are ads for restoration and honing in the Member Serices section.

Welcome to the forum, glad you signed on!!

Here's a link to member services. You'll find some excellent craftsman there and you can PM, personal message them by clicking on their user name and follow the personal message links. They do excellent work!!

Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

If you ever have any questions, ask away, and once again, welcome aboard.

Best Regards,

Howard

I have spent a lot of time looking at the member services. Problem is their are too many to choose from. Every time I decide on one, I start looking again and change my mind. Looks like they all do great work. The only ones I have been able to exclude are outside the U.S..

Fox

PM sent.

Howard