Hello from Kentucky.

I finally got fed up with paying $5 per cartridge for razors and switched to a Safety Razor. I have been shaving with it and really enjoy the whole process. I am going to add a straight razor to my routine. I'd love to learn. My great grandfather was a barber and my dad still has some of his straight razors. I am going to have a look at them and see if they need to be restored. I'd love to have them on hand and use them. Nothing better than a straight razor with a story!

I've been reading over the forum and really appreciate the wealth of knowledge. Looking forward to learning more.

Welcome to SRP. Get a hold of those razors and send us some pics, we all love the razor porn and we are here to help you out!

If you have any questions please ask. There is everything you need to know and more here.

Welcome to the forum! :)

I too have several razors handed down and it is very special to shave with a razor used by one of our forefathers.

Lots of info here as you know. Read a lot, watch lots of videos, found here Videos, and it'll put you ahead of the game.

Enjoy the forum and again, Welcome!!

Regards,

Howard :)

Thanks Fellas. I will spend time watching the videos, reading and getting ready to post some pics of the razors when I get them.

I appreciate the warm welcome.

Hi and welcome. Check out the library for all the starter info and the other basics of Sr shaving. Any questions feel free to ask.

Hello and welcome to SRP. I am a barber in Richmond Kentucky myself. Holler at me if you need anything.

Welcome to the forum! Yes, lots of pics, it's always fascinating to see what's out there, and using a straight has and is awesome, from using all the different brands, grinds, and sizes, it's fun to evolve a choice of choice of blades that you can pick from and shave with depending on the mood of that day.

And as DennisBarberShop has had to experience, many of the members here will begin to live vicariously through you, us all dreaming of owning our own little barber shops, where we're paid to collect beautiful razors and use them on great people all day...you know, the glamorous life you lead!! :D

Hey, at least my shaving addiction is a tax write off. Id hate to be you guys hahahaha!

Welcome STR8RZR, I have a DE of my grandfather's(what I started with). Heirlooms are priceless. You are a lucky man. This straightrazor thing is very....fun and challenging, at least for me. I'm in the Ownsboro/BolingGreen area if you need any assistance. Enjoy the razor/ride.

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Welcome STR8RZR, I have a DE of my grandfather's(what I started with). Heirlooms are priceless. You are a lucky man. This straightrazor thing is very....fun and challenging, at least for me. I'm in the Ownsboro/BolingGreen area if you need any assistance. Enjoy the razor/ride.

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Thanks Jim. I'm in Hopkinsville but am in your neck of the woods when I go to Whittaker's. :gwh:

Funny, I 'almost' went to whittakers 'once'. It closed for day befor I got there. Well, more money for stones n razors.Right?

Welcome to the forum! Lots of great information and great people!

I have my first "sight unseen" razor and "poor man's strop" on order from whipped dog. Looking forward to putting it to work.

Well, now you've done it. Your on a slippery soap now...(slope).

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Well, now you've done it. Your on a slippery soap now...(slope).

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I soap so. (hope)

First of all welcome to the sport and the straight razor place. second any questions just ask these folks have proven to be very knowledgeable and more than willing to share that knowledge. the fellowship here is the best. I hope you enjoy Straight razor shaving and I know you'll enjoy the forum.