Hello from Dublin

Hello all, I have been lurking for a while scanning through the varied content of the site and felt it was time to say Hi. I have been shaving with straights of differing quality for a decade and have just recently wound up with an 11/16 Marples & Co which I love, its a budget razor but suits me just fine. Since finding SRP I have followed some recommendations and purchased products that would otherwise have passed me by, notably Olivia's Seife bay rum soap and Pinaud Clubman ASL.
The antiquity of the practice was the initial attraction for me and I am thoroughly absorbed by the ritual of it now although, I do sometimes marvel at the expense of the equipment and wonder what my Grandfather would have made of Japanese finishing stones Silvertip brushes and premium strops. Anyway, thank you for what I have learned from you so far and I look forward to learning some more.
Cheers
Stephen

Hi and welcome. Knowing my grandad he would say thats nice before proceeding to tell me about his day and how they had it.

Another bloody Paddy. You'll have to give bigirishkev a yell...In Gaeilge...Make him feel right at home :) Welcome to the forum Stephen. I reckon you've landed in the right place.


Mick (No I'm not Irish. I'm one better, I'm Welsh ;))

Hello and welcome, glad you finally found us :)
Mick, we have had the discussion about the Welsh before, but if you want to carry on feeling superior then carry on :). I will note that you aren't rushing to move back there from oz though :)

Howdo Stephen?

my grandfather bought me my first razor and now every time i see him he tries to dissuade me from using it telling me it makes his skin crawl because he thinks i am going to slit my throat and he has spoken to his professional barber that assures him i can get just as good a shave from a mach 3. now i dont give a flying hole in a doughnut what my grandfather says.

Pete

Thanks Chaps, Mick I drove my Lambretta from Holyhead to Tenby through Snowdownia National Park at the start of the summer, its a beautiful drive, I compliment you

Welcome Stephen,
Diesel eh? Does that mean I have to smuggle you over the border? Lol
You'll find this place seeps into every facet of your life, not just shaving.
Great bunch of lads on here (some of the best have already welcomed you I see). Feel free to ask them about anything and you'll get a fair and honest answer.
Enjoy your new favourite place online
Kev

Welcome to the forum :beer1:

Not much more to say right now but I look forward to seeing you around the forum.

Pat

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Originally Posted by Bigirishkev

Welcome Stephen,
Diesel eh? Does that mean I have to smuggle you over the border? Lol
Kev

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