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12-30-2013, 03:34 AM #1Junior Member
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Another one of these Saskatoon guys...
Another new member from Saskatoon, SK here saying hello!
My wife got me a straight razor kit for Christmas so I decided I've been a lurker long enough, time to sign up.
She's ordered me the Dovo 5/8 INOX Stainless Straight Razor Set from Classicedge.ca after I've pestered her for quite some time about getting me a straight razor. We've also ordered a scuttle, pre-shave oil, aftershave, more cream, more soap...
A little about me: I've always had sensitive, dry skin and have been extremely prone to razor rash and ingrown hairs on my neck. I've made some changes that have helped (Body Shop Maca cream with their brush, better pre-shave prep, aftershave cream, etc) but have still been using my Gillett Fusion.
I really enjoy mastering new skills, especially ones that are not common. I definitely have an obsessive personality, so this could get expensive for me...
So, for now I'm reading and watching the tutorials while I patiently wait for my Dovo to arrive!pfries and TaipeiJake like this.
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12-30-2013, 03:38 AM #2Senior Member
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Welcome! The first few straight shaves will probably cause a fair amount of irritation. It improves with your technique. Enjoy your new razor, and make sure it's truly shave ready.
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12-30-2013, 03:51 AM #3Poor Fit
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Welcome to the Forum from a fellow Canadian. Quite the learning curve to shaving with a straight so just make sure you do lots of reading around here and ask questions if you need. Also glad to hear you're going to try and make the Alberta Meet…face to face is always to the best when learning…hope to see you there
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12-30-2013, 05:29 AM #4AKA "Padlock"
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Going to a meeting is fantastic...I went to the Mid-Missouri meeting a few mos. after starting shaving w a str8 a few yrs back. It was well worth the trip. Not only did it dramatically improve my shaves, I met a lot of FANTASTIC guys. Like others have said...take it slow and easy at first, and read up while you wait on your new razor. Enjoy!
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12-30-2013, 06:25 AM #5Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP. Hope to see you at the meet.
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12-30-2013, 10:04 AM #6Senior Member
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Hey and welcome to the forum. I see you are already well on the way to contracting all the known ADs that go with SR shaving, enjoy the ride.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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12-30-2013, 12:28 PM #7Senior Member
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Hi and welcome. Go slow and keep the pressure light. Good luck with the shaves. Ed
pfries likes this.My wife calls me.........
Can you just use Ed
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12-30-2013, 03:12 PM #8Junior Member
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
Thanks! Word on the street is Phil puts a wicked edge on the straights he sells. I'll find out when it gets here...
Originally Posted by ne0nblakk
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01-18-2014, 01:38 AM #9Junior Member
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Nice to see another Saskatoon shaver here!
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01-18-2014, 02:36 AM #10I'm a social vegan. I avoid meet.
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Never been there, but I loved the backup vocals by the Saskatunes, on Joni Mitchell's Ladies of the Canyon Originally Posted by Quakefire
Siguy likes this.You can have everything, and still not have enough.
I'd give it all up, for just a little more.
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