Hello From Scotland.

Hi Everyone. Im relatively new on here. I started shaving with a shavette around 2 or so weeks ago and will soon be in the market for a good straight razor. I've visited the site back and forward as a guest If I was stuck with anything or to do some reading and take a look at the classifieds so once I actually started using a straight I thought it was time to register. So hello to all, looking forward to being part of the reading and posting community. Already had a post and the Information I got was excellent so like I say, Im glad to be part of the community. :)

Hi, and welcome to SRP!

What part of Scotland are you in? I ask partly out of curiosity as I spent six years in St Andrews in grad school, and partly because you might find someone who lives nearby who can lend you a helping hand when needed.

Congrats on making the move to wet shaving, and best of luck in your search for a straight. When you do buy one, make sure it has been properly honed to a shave-ready. That will save you a lot of grief. :)

Hello and thanks for the warm welcome. St Andrews is really nice, I've been there quite a few times but I live on the South West Coast in a Town called Prestwick in Ayrshire, a couple of hours from St Andrews. Thanks for the advice on having the blade properly honed and shave ready, before I make any decisions on which blade to buy I will be consulting with you guys to see what kind of blades I should be looking at and makers etc. I've just noticed your in Ontario, I visited Toronto Ontario around 10 years ago and thought it was great place with really friendly people. :)

Hi and welcome. Ed

Thanks buddy.

Welcome.
I agree, there's a lot of information here, I discover a new thread almost every day :P
It's always nice to welcome a new convertee :chapeau

Thanks mate. I look forward to reading up on new threads and old alike in the pursuit of straight shaving perfection, lols.

cheers

Hoots Man!. Welcome to the forum.

Hi welcome to the SRP.

Thanks guys, good to be here.

Welcome man, fellow noob here (I think you posted on my intro too). Wish I could switch locations with you, cause Scotland is awesome..someday will pick up one of my clan tartans if possible.

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Originally Posted by TurbineBlade

Hello and thanks for the warm welcome. St Andrews is really nice, I've been there quite a few times but I live on the South West Coast in a Town called Prestwick in Ayrshire, a couple of hours from St Andrews. Thanks for the advice on having the blade properly honed and shave ready, before I make any decisions on which blade to buy I will be consulting with you guys to see what kind of blades I should be looking at and makers etc. I've just noticed your in Ontario, I visited Toronto Ontario around 10 years ago and thought it was great place with really friendly people. :)

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I know your part of the world fairly well! I flew to and from Prestwick on many an occasion, and as one of my best friend while in St Andrews was from Irvine, I've spent a fair bit of time in Ayrshire. Nice part of the world. :)

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Originally Posted by badgersayswhat

Welcome man, fellow noob here (I think you posted on my intro too). Wish I could switch locations with you, cause Scotland is awesome..someday will pick up one of my clan tartans if possible.

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Hey badgersayswhat. Yeh I posted on your Intro too matey. That's a deal ( re swapping locations ) I would love to see Tokyo, maybe pick myself up a kamisori. lols. If your ever coming over here to Scotland Pm me and I'll give you the address of an old skool Kiltmaker who will be able to tell you everything about your tartan and probably a little about your clan aswell. He made me my Kilt for my 21st buddy.:)

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I know your part of the world fairly well! I flew to and from Prestwick on many an occasion, and as one of my best friend while in St Andrews was from Irvine, I've spent a fair bit of time in Ayrshire. Nice part of the world. :)

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Its a small world Isn't it, I live literally about 5 mins from the airport in Prestwick and Irvine is around a 10 minute drive from me. Thanks mate, did you ever go across he water to Arran?

hey welcome to the forum!.

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Its a small world Isn't it, I live literally about 5 mins from the airport in Prestwick and Irvine is around a 10 minute drive from me. Thanks mate, did you ever go across he water to Arran?

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No, sadly I didn't. But it's on the list for the next time I'm on the west coast. :)

Welcome aboard....and say hi to Billy Connely for me

hey welcome to the forum!.

Thanks Mate. ;)

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Originally Posted by Cangooner

No, sadly I didn't. But it's on the list for the next time I'm on the west coast. :)

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If your ever back over in these parts you should take a hop over on the boat, it really is beautiful over there, plus the Arran Apothecary is there which will no doubt make some shaving goods as well.

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Welcome aboard....and say hi to Billy Connely for me

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Lols, will do buddy, him and big Sean as well, haha. ;)

Have yah seen Billy Connolly do the Colonoscopy skit on you tube....My stomach hurt from laughing !!!!! love the accent toooo.

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Have yah seen Billy Connolly do the Colonoscopy skit on you tube....My stomach hurt from laughing !!!!! love the accent toooo.

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Lols, aye a have seen it, lols, don't think there's much of the Big Yin's stuff I haven't seen, lols, though I seen this vid ( Billy Connolly Tells Just About the Funniest Story Ever - YouTube ) on youtube the other week there and thought it was really funny, not just because of Billy's jokes but because of the guy in the back ground laughing. Take a look. Yes we have awesome accents, haha. Just kidding, lols.:D