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  1. 01-19-2014, 08:05 AM #1
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    Default New guy here.

    Hi there folks, just thought I'd send greetings from Aussie. I've been a wet shaver for over 35 years and have always not only wanted, but, desired to use a straight razor... I guess my first shave at a real barbers had me hooked... Now at 48 I feel I not only have to, but need to finally take the plunge into something that has held my heart for decades. Finances have always been a problem, blame the Ex or forever bailing the Daughter out of trouble, but, it never eventuated. Now is the time for change,( A new years resolution) having been looking at shaving vids on youtube I stumbled across this site. Perhaps I can finally have something work out?
    Anyway, I'm looking forward to spending time here and, hopefully, taking my first steps with the shaving style I should have always been using and tossing the disposables for good.
    Yours; Benny.
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    Welcome to SRP! Plenty of fella's on here from your part of the world, I'm sure they will point you in the right direction.
    Sounds like you need to make this happen! this is the right place to come to, to do just that.
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    Thanks Trimmy, I've needed to make this happen for over 3 decades, but, oh well. I do know a thing or Two about "stropping" Grand mum sure knew how to give one a workout
    Benny.
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  4. 01-19-2014, 10:57 AM #4
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    G'day Benny. Welcome to the forum.
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    Welcome Benny, good to have you with us!
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  6. 01-19-2014, 11:55 AM #6
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    Welcome to SRP Benny.
    "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Mark Twain
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    G'day Benny, welcome to the forum. Have you got yourself some idea of the gear you want/need yet?


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    Hi and welcome. Check out the library as its full of all the basic info for equipment and supplies and how to get started. Any questions feel free to ask. Good luck. Ed
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    Welcome. There is a lot of knowledge around, if you don't see it ask. The straight razor shave has been a gold standard for a very very long time!
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    Hi all, thanks for the warm welcome. @MickR, I've been considering a nice "Shave ready" Dovo 5/8th razor (not overly fussed on how fancy she looks, just need one for developing technique and doing what it's designed for)
    A half way decent strop would be needed too. I already have a basic brush, though a new one is probably needed , mines getting a little ratty after all this time. I can always piece the rest together as I progress.
    @eddy79, I've been "perusing" all the fine info in the library and watching so many shave vids I'm getting a little jealous
    Once again, thanks; Benny.
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