Thread: Finally Diving In!

Hey all,

I just wanted to introduce myself real quick. My name is Ruben and I've finally registered on this site after probably a year or more of going to this site for information. I've wanted to dive into the world of shaving with a straight razor for the longest time but didn't know where to start. I have finally purchased several razors and a strop to get started after researching the do's and don'ts of what I should and shouldn't buy. I'm still not completely sure what I've purchased is what I'm really looking for but I'm sure I'll find out in the near future. I joined this site finally because I figure, as I start using a straight razor, I'll want to consult most of you with all my questions. I look forward to attempting that great shave I've received from barbers and I'm sure I'll be posting my own questions on here soon enough.

Dive in! The water's fine. Describe or post pics of your kit. We could comment further.
You have come to the right place. Welcome!

Welcome Ruben its good to see you here. Your in for a fun & rewarding experience using a straight. Lots to learn and plenty of practice will make this a passion like no other.
Again welcome.
Tarkus (Darl)

Welcome and ask away! This forum is the widest collection of people with even the widest sets of experience around. If one person can't answer your question there will be one right behind him waiting with his answers to your questions. And there is always the wiki. Enjoy the ride.

Thanks Sharptonn. I will definitely post pics as soon as I get the razors in. I went with vintage razors from ebay. One is "shave ready" which I know to not always to be true (something I found from this site) and one that I am going to turn around and send out to be honed. As I get more into this, I'll start looking into nicer razors but being that I'm a father of four, work full-time, and a full-time student, I need to spend my money wisely. That's why I figured I'd go the vintage razor route right now. As soon as I get the razors and strop in though, I'll be sure to load them up here for you all to see and comment. Thanks again.

welcome fellow WA stater...

Excellent choice to dive in. Also nice to see another member with webbed feet

Thanks all for the warm invite and to my fellow Washingtonians. You guys don't happen to know of any reputable businesses here in Washington that can hone well do you?

Originally Posted by rub1401

Thanks all for the warm invite and to my fellow Washingtonians. You guys don't happen to know of any reputable businesses here in Washington that can hone well do you?

Your a day away via mail from some of the best hone artists in the buis,ck the classifieds under members services.
Wellcome to SRP

Gday and welcome from WA (oz). Need help just ask away were here to convert the masses 1 shaver at a time. Just watch out for the ADs they will cripple your wallet.