Thread: Hello From Wisconsin

Hello Everyone,

I became interested in straight razor shaving just in the past couple of weeks. I first started out interested in woodworking (making my own fishing lures) and soon discovered straight razor shaving while looking into stropping for my carving knife. I have been doing a lot of research on straight razor shaving ever since and I came across Lynn's youtube videos and consequently found my way to SRP and SRD. I have not purchased any shaving supplies yet mainly because Dovo's are sold out everywhere and I want to get the right stuff the first time I buy. To sum it up: I am a true "new guy" to this website and the world of straight shaving.

Zach

Welcome to the fold Zach. You truly came to the right place. If you have questions, just ask, and they will get answered. I do encourage you to check out the wiki we have. All the best-J

welcome. sounds like you've started out right. good equipment and knowledge from the u tube videos and info from these fine members here. good shaving and have fun.

Hi Zack,
You got here at the right time and that may save you considerable frustration and troubles.
The Wiki has a lot of answers:
/Beginner_guide_to_straight_razor_shaving
You tube demos..well.. some are totally useless because of varying factors. One by some of the well known persons can help
one. Please post your location in WI, there are a few mentors in the site who may be near by and of service. Some do phone calls. Do a little home work so you have an idea of the terminology and such. Then a PM to one of them could start the ball rolling.
Just my way of doing things.
~Richard

Welcome to SRP.

Hi and welcome. Definitely read the library and ask questions. Getting all the info possible will help you start and continue on the right path. If you can find a mentor do so as you will cut a considerable amount of time off your learning. Good luck. Ed

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. How do I go about finding a mentor? I live near Ellsworth WI (I'm there in the summer), but I go to school in Milwaukee WI (I'm here most of the time September-May). Thanks again for the help.

Zach

Originally Posted by regnierz

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. How do I go about finding a mentor? I live near Ellsworth WI (I'm there in the summer), but I go to school in Milwaukee WI (I'm here most of the time September-May). Thanks again for the help.
Zach

When home, give me a PM and in Milwaukee, I think a couple guys are near you, perhaps they will check in.
~Richard