:Hi! From The Netherlands

Hello!

I'm Tobias, 26yo, fan of Stevie Wonder, Sting, Jamiroquai, the Alps, Breckenridge (Colorado), Italy, whisky, coffee and Dutch cheese, love squash and running.
Besides that I'm completely new into wet SR shaving. In the last couple of weeks I jumped into this forum, youtube and a lot of internet shops and learned a lot about shaving with a SR. Now I finally decided to make the step and start searching for the appropriate equipment. I was never convinced of the benefits of a G*l***** F*s**n/M*ch but haven't had the money to buy a SR. I'm really charmed of the Spanish point, but that's not a right consideration I guess.

I hope some of you can guide me into a straight razor that is a little harder to start with, but is useable as soon as I'm more experienced. I'm light bearded. Will never have a two-day-beard-look.

Brands that are easy to buy in NL are DOVO, Böker, Wacker Sollingen. But if you have some suggestions for me, I would be thankfull.

O, I'm considering to have a short training at a barber nearby, is that useful or is it better to spend the money on a SR and try it myself with help of YouTube?


Thanks for your help already!

Tobias

Welcome hope you find you stuff soon so you can start. You also can look on marktplaats there are a couple of razors that worth to view. I now three of them are shave ready. ;)
Imo you hold your money in your pocket and look for contact whit a member here near you instead of give your money to a barber. they are will gladly give tips and possibly once come together to show their moves. Learning shave whit a str8 is collecting info and shave, shave and again shave.
Where you from in Holland?

He!
Thanks for your answer! I live in Groningen. What razors are worth to watch on mp?
Would be glad to talk to a expert nearby how to shave.

Welcome to SRP, Tobias

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Welcome to SRP, Tobias

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Thanks a lot!

there are a couple worth to look, You also can look on the Classifieds section overhere .
Look at the cummunity where the members live near you and sent them a pm or so

Welcome. I live in Emmen. MP = Marktplaats? Usually crap razors there, occasionally one worth buying.

Welcome to SRP :)

Kalerolf has it right. Your best bet is to meet with some experienced straight razor users near you. It will shorten your learning curve a lot.
I searched the SRP Member database and here is a list of 60 with a "location" of netherlands in their profile.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...sername&order=

and 7 with a location of Holland.......

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...sername&order=

Send a PM to some to see which are near you then set up a 1 on 1 meeting.

BTW, click on "Settings" at the top of this page and enter your location in your profile. That way others can find you.

Hope this helps :)

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Welcome. I live in Emmen. MP = Marktplaats? Usually crap razors there, occasionally one worth buying.

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Hè Kees!
I looked on MP and found more links to shops than interesting razors.
I live in Groningen, so quiet near Emmen.
Kr, T

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Originally Posted by randydance062449

Welcome to SRP :)

Kalerolf has it right. Your best bet is to meet with some experienced straight razor users near you. It will shorten your learning curve a lot.
I searched the SRP Member database and here is a list of 60 with a "location" of netherlands in their profile.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...sername&order=

and 7 with a location of Holland.......

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...sername&order=

Send a PM to some to see which are near you then set up a 1 on 1 meeting.

BTW, click on "Settings" at the top of this page and enter your location in your profile. That way others can find you.

Hope this helps :)

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Wow! Thanks!
Helps me a lot! Now in doubt of buying a DOVO or Wacker.
I will look up someone for help. Again thanks!

Hmmm if its me no dovo but a wacker or revisor.
http://www.wacker-rasiermesser.de/index.html
http://revisor-solingen.de/

Welcome to SRP

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Hmmm if its me no dovo but a wacker or revisor.
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Once again I agree but I think a better option is to see if anyone in your country has a vintage (used) razor for sale that you can start with. Less money out of pocket to start with and equal quality.

Welcome to SRP, Tobias! :)

Hi Tobias, Welcome to SRP :)

Beware of some shops, especially if they sell Pakistani or Zeepk razors. I have used a few, let me know if you need help.

Welkom! Give it some months and you will master the basics. I have a Dovo silversteel and I find its a great SR.

Groet,
Job

Thanks all!