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After just trying out Double edge shaving a couple of months ago, I decided that I wanted to to further and try a straight razor. I found an old no name at a flea market and have an order in for a Poor Man's strop. Can't wait to try this out. I'm already looking at high end razors for my 'next one.'
I'm looking forward to utilizing the info on this site and maybe even picking your brains for ideas.
Avro
Welcome. If you have hung around at all you must know the importance of a properly honed blade. The strop is important but it won't bring a blade back from too far away. If it hasn't yet been hone you can look in the classifieds members services Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
There is also a vendor in your area that does nice work. The Classic Edge Shaving Store Your Straight Razor & Knife Specialists.
Read what you can. I've never heard anyone say they were too well prepared. There is a lot in the wikki
Hey there. Welcome to SRP!
Welcome Avro!! Where in Ontario are you located, and are you a delta-winged intercepter aircraft?? :p
Born, raised and living in Hamilton. And yes, the one and only Avro Arrow. My obsession.
Avro
Welcome! Another good store to check out is men's essentials located online and in toronto in Greek town.
Welcome to SRP! There are quite a few members in your corner of the province, so I'm sure there will be someone pretty local who can help you out in person if you so desire. If you add your location to your profile, that will help folks realize that you're in the neighbourhood.
Here are a couple of links to check out if you have not yet done so:
Beginner's guide to straight razor shaving - Straight Razor Place Library
First straight razor shave - Straight Razor Place Library
Good luck!
Welcome to this form! I also live in Hamilton.
Hi and welcome. As said get it honed before use as a market find id unlikely to be shave ready. Check out the library for all the starter info and other Sr basics
Welcome to SRP, I'm also from southern Ontario.
If you ever need any assistance, feel free to send me a PM...I already sent you one!
I recommend sending your razor to Val at The Gentleman's Den for honing. He is located in Toronto, and does great work!
Welcome to the club. Loads of info from seasoned shavers on here.
Nice obsession re:arrow btw. Greatest plane of its time. Birth parent of the F16 I swear..
Cheers.
Welcome to SRP! You've found the right place to begin your wet shaving journey. This is the most helpful forum around. If you can't find an answer, just ask. Cheers! :)
Welcome! Always nice to have another from Canada and Ontario to boot.
Hey Avro,
I am just up the road from you in Guelph. if you want to get together let me know!!
Hi Avro, welcome and enjoy.
Greetings from Vancouver
Hi and welcome to the forum...prepare for a fun ride!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Avro
Hey and welcome to the brotherhood,
Mike
Welcome to SRP.