aboout to take the leap

Hi everyone!

Ive been a wet shaver for 2 years using DE and SE razors. The end game has probably always been to land here but Im just getting started picking up some gear. Not wanting to go all in, I picked up a gold dollar from a reputable hobbyist on B&B as well as a Universal Shavette and a Mister C injector blade shavette. I also grabbed a Shumate Barber deluxe from an antique store on which I plan to "hone" my honing and stropping skills. Still need to pick up a strop and a hone and nothing is in my possession yet but the Shumate but Im looking forward to learning the process. Tons to read here before I put my toe in the water.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Joe

Hello Joe, welcome

Pete

Glad to have you Joe!

Please, do yourself a favor: Learn to straight shave, then learn to hone. I'm not too keen on Gold Dollars as they are too hit and miss on if they are any good or not. You might do yourself a favor and have your Shumate honed by a pro in the classified's section here...you won't regret it one bit.

Thanks for the tip, I will check out the pros for the initial honing

Welcome :-)

Thanks, and the same to you Mr. Peters!

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Originally Posted by joe2

Thanks, and the same to you Mr. Peters!

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From one newcomer to another, many kind thank you's Sir!

Hello Joe. Pleased to have another Hoosier here at SRP.

Welcome to SRP :)

Shooter74743 has it right, first learn to shave with a straight razor, then learn to hone it.
As you know from your time with DE & SE razors it is beard prep and shaving technique that are the most important. With a straight razor it also includes stropping. Honing is the last skill you will need to learn...eventually.

just my 2¢ :)

Welcome to SRP, Joe

Welcome to the forum.

Thanks everyone, I look forward to learning from you all

Not sure on the gold dollar there a bit hit and miss from all reports. The shumate should be sweet though. Get it honed and you'll know shave ready and know your starting at the right place and not being frustrated thinking your there when your not. Good luck and have fun