Thread: Hi, I am a noobie from NEPA

Hi everyone,
I been lurking for a few months now, I been shaving DE for few months now. I have used a shavette many years ago in the USAF and DE once or twice in my late teens. I decided to go back to traditional way of life. and Started the jouney of DE and now moving into Strait.. Thanks

Welcome Kashew to the forum and to straight razor shaving. Its a passion that can truly be a rewarding experience. Dont be shy dig right in to the forum, there are tons to learn and great members to help. I'm a PA member as well Philly boy.
Once again welcome...
Darl (Tarkus)

Welcome. Best of luck on your journey. I myself am from Hazleton area. Don't be afraid to ask questions. There are many very helpful people here.

Thanks I am from Nanticoke so we are neighbors lol

Originally Posted by Kashew

Thanks I am from Nanticoke so we are neighbors lol

Nice. I believe we have a member from wb too. Haven't seen him on lately though.

Welcome aboard. I knew some folks from Nanticoke when I was at Ft Dix! Small world.

I agree with Tarkus...this is a great place to pick up a lot of info fast. You surely want to really the SRP introductory material and watch the videos if you haven't already. There's a wealth of info and some great links in the wiki.

Again welcome!

Yeah i have been doing lots of reading and the videos etc. I am ordering my first strait from Whipped dog.. well once they send me an email.. the sight unseeen combo with the strop combo.- and im sure ill order some others from SRD. plus my nephew lives in Germany hope he can score some nice ones at fleamarkets or etc..

Welcome! Enjoy the journey.

Welcome!

You will find members here of all different backgrounds, ages and occupations from all corners of the world and all with a quest for more knowledge about using and maintaining a straight razor!

If you take the time to search, 99.9% of your questions can be found in the Library (WIKI) however feel free to ask us about whatever it is that you are wondering about or having a problem with. It does help if you’ve done some research before hand so it narrows the problem down a bit.

I know of one experienced member who is in PA I'll give him an email and see if he can help you out!!

Trust Me! Sitting down and learning hands on will teach you so much more than reading and watching videos!

I'll send a message to him as soon as I post this!

Again, Welcome!!

Awesome. I have time and the willingness to learn as much as i can. I know Straits give the nicest feel hands down. I used to love when i had a barber use a SR8 on my neck after a haircut. which no one does around anymore that i know of. I do like my DE but the self rewarding of a ST8 cant be beat.. Just getting the right razor that will last me a lifetime is where i stand while i learn to do it properly. and finding a decent cream/soap. I have proraso cream and VDH soap but i know there is better.