Hello from the Toronto area

Hi everyone. Just purchased my first straight edge online and looking forward to learning and sharing. I started in this direction when I changed my focus from "getting it done" to something more reflective, more satifying. There's an appeal to taking the time to doing things well. I'm sure to learn a lot from you all.

Cheers!
Steve

Hi Steve, and welcome to SRP!

Where did you buy your razor? The reason I ask is that it may or may not be ready for use, depending on whether it was professionally honed before shipping.

And I think you've started for one of the main reasons that keeps many of us doing this: turning a chore into an enjoyable process and ritual.

Welcome to the wonderful world of SRP :)
Mike

I purchased from the Whipped Dog website. I figured that the first razor should be one that's not too expensive and one I could make my mistakes on. A Wester No.8. while used, it is supposed to be in good shape and shave ready. The feedback I saw about Whipped Dog was pretty good so I took the plunge.

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I purchased from the Whipped Dog website. I figured that the first razor should be one that's not to expensive and one I could make my mistakes on. A Wester No.8. while used, it is supposed to be in good ahape and shave ready. The feedback I saw about Whipped Dog was pretty good so I took the plunge.

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Yup - you should be good to go! :)

Good luck

Welcome to the forum! This is a great place, lots of great people, and pretty much any information you can think of around shaving, honing, and life in general!

Cheers!

Welcome!! Lots of fun can be had around here. Many crazy guys with tons in common with each other. Have fun!

Cangooner -Good to hear! No matter how much consideration and logic, it means a lot more when someone who has been down that path and is wiser in the art agrees with your decision.

Thanks again everyone for the warm welcome!

Welcome to SRP. There are a lot of Canadians here and a handful in Ontario. You should be in good hands.

Hi, and welcome to SRP. Check out the forums library there is a wealth of info for some one starting out. :chapeau

Hello and welcome to the site, Steve. I'll +1 the above comment on the library, it is a great repository of information.

Howdy, neighbour!

Hi and welcome. Any questions feel free to ask we are all here to point you in the right direction.

Welcome to SRP. I just moved from away from the Oshawa area. Im not in the area very offen so you should be able to score so razors at the antique markets and flea markets now. If you need to know where just send me a pm.

Welcome to SRP. I just wanted to point out that you can learn tons in local meet-ups, so keep an eye out for any gatherings in your area. It really helps. Good luck! :)

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Welcome to SRP. I just moved from away from the Oshawa area. Im not in the area very offen so you should be able to score so razors at the antique markets and flea markets now. If you need to know where just send me a pm.

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Thanks for the heads up! I know of the Courtice Flea Market and the Pickering Flea Market. Any others you'd recommend I should keep my eye on?

PMèd you what i could think of off the top of my head. Happy hunting and dont drive up the prices.

Hey Steve I'm from Ottawa and I wanted to welcome you here! You will love it!
make sure you strop that thing like crazy and take your time! There's a Toronto resident on here who does great honing if you want that thing as sharp as it can be