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    Default Hi from Saskatoon, SK

    After looking on these forums and various websites off and on for a few months, I received a straight razor set for Christmas from my parents. Yay! I had been looking on Straight Razor Designs and was hoping to get something from there, but there's always the future for that. I got a nice set including a Thiers-Issard 6/8" with black scales, some Col. Conk soap, brush, strop, and case.

    At the moment I am struggling with keeping my beard because it's freezing up here, and buzzing it off so I can learn to use the new razor. I also want to wait at least as long as it takes me to get some oil to protect the blade, and a styptic pencil if I can find one. Also wouldn't mind seeing if I can come across a brush stand. I have some more perusing to do on here to make sure I know what I'm doing when I start shaving, but I already know there's plenty to answer any questions I have.

    Anywho, a quick note to say hi and I look forward to learning more and trying something new!

    Ryan

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    barba crescit caput nescit Phrank's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum, and another Cancuck! Great place for fellowship and discussing transforming a task into an experience via straight shaving!!

    Where did you get your kit from??

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    Welcome from a fellow Canadian. Thank goodness they got you the Theirs from that site…at least you'll have a useable razor, hopefully it came shave ready. Let us know if you have any questions and we'll do our best to help

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    Hello Ryan and welcome to SRP.
    You are off to a good start with your kit, that's a very nice razor.
    Yes there are many here who look forward to answering your questions.
    If you haven't already,....check out the Beginners Forum, lots of good info.
    BTW a neighbor or yours <warriorcookie> just joined our group from Saskatoon.
    He is planning to attend our gathering in Edmonton this coming Feb.
    Have fun and know that it is good to take it sloooooooooooooooooooow.
    Ralph
    S.L.A.M.,.......SHAVE LIKE A MAN!!!
    Not like a G.I.R.L. (Gentleman In Razor Limbo)

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    Welcome to the forum. I wouldn't worry about oil for the blade with our prairie climate, and you should be able to find a styptic at Rexall or Shoppers.

    Which model did you get?
    Jon

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    There are Canadians from all over on here. Welcome. There is a massive quantity of information here and many knowledgeable people. Enjoy the journey!
    It's not what you know, it's who you take fishing!

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    Greetings from North Vancouver! Welcome to an awesome hobby!
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    Greetings from one Saskatonian to another. Enjoy the straight journey.
    Tallow soap is good cholesterol

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    Hey and welcome to the forum from NW Ontario.

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    Hi and welcome. Ed
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