Thread: New guy here

Hello my name is noetic or Brandon from Atlanta, GA. I was inspired to give straight razor shaving a try after I watched the new Bond movie. The entire movie is an homage to doing things the old fashioned way and there is a scene that involves him shaving with a straight razor. I realize all the benefits of straight razor shaving but the reason I am giving it a try is that some traditions need to be preserved. I am 29 and realize that as we move forward in time we are going to have to incorporate the best things of our past with the best of the future. Anyway my starter kit is in the mail heres to hoping it works out for me.

welcome to the forum!! and welcome to the old ways of shaving. im new to shaving with straights as well and honed my first razor today with great results

Welcome. There is a learning curve. I hope you start with a shave ready blade and enjoy the process and the journey. There is a lot of info here, go slow.

Welcome Brandon!

Thanks guys

I tell this all I can. new to the sport then you should watch the videos on the u tube . there are demos on shaving with the proper angle stropping the blade. honing the razor and many many more videos of info. remember go slow and enjoy. oh yea welcome to the SRP. the members here are a great bunch of guys and full of good info.

Hi and welcome. Check out the library for all the starter and basics info on using and maintaining your razor. As atated make sure it's shave ready and enjoy. Good luck. Ed