Howdy from Franklin, Tn

**manelson05** · 03-20-2014, 06:39 PM

Hey guys Mark here from Franklin, accomplished wet shaver being brought over to the world of straight razors and really enjoying it. I've been at it for a couple of weeks with a 5/8" Thiers Issard special coiffeur.

Glad to be apart of this forum and I also notice some of the guys are into stogies as well.

**manelson05** · 03-20-2014, 06:40 PM

Im needing some guidance apart from Lynns videos.

I hear audible feedback and some whisker is removed however I am not getting a real clean shave, lots of stubble still.
IM stretching skin tight, applying about a spine to spine and a half of angle 25 degrees?

Thoughts?

Thank you

Mark

**Walterbowens** · 03-20-2014, 06:48 PM

Welcome, Mark to SRP.

As far as a close shave it comes with time a practice. Check out the forum's library. Ask a lot of questions, there is a lot of member that has a wealth of information, and are very willing to share !!

**Siguy** · 03-20-2014, 07:05 PM

Welcome Mark!

My first question is has your razor been professionally honed yet?

k/r

**manelson05** · 03-20-2014, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Siguy

Welcome Mark!

My first question is has your razor been professionally honed yet?

k/r

I purchased from vintage blade and was told it was honed.
it will cut arm hair and clean up some stubble. I just want to make sure im
on the right track with proper kit.
I ordered a ralf aust from SRD which I know will be sharp.

i guess I will know when the new straight shows up.

**eddy79** · 03-21-2014, 02:12 AM

Hi and welcome. A bit of time and practice and your shaves should improve. Good luck

**Wayne1963** · 03-21-2014, 04:52 AM

Howdy back and welcome to SRP. Yes, many members are into cigars. Another common interest is guns. I don't know what the connection is, but I like all of the above.

**entropy1049** · 03-21-2014, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by manelson05

I ordered a ralf aust from SRD which I know will be sharp.

i guess I will know when the new straight shows up.

Your Ralf Aust from SRD should definitely arrive in a shave ready condition. Let us know how it goes!

**WadePatton** · 03-21-2014, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by manelson05

I purchased from vintage blade and was told it was honed.
it will cut arm hair ...

Cutting arm hair is just the beginning...PM sent.

**manelson05** · 03-27-2014, 06:50 PM

Man I'm definitely in the right place then!

Originally Posted by Wayne1963

Howdy back and welcome to SRP. Yes, many members are into cigars. Another common interest is guns. I don't know what the connection is, but I like all of the above.

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