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  1. 03-23-2014, 01:50 PM #1
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    Unhappy 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.

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    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.
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    Welcome to the wonderful world of SRP
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveTheCanuck View Post
    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.
    Yup - you should be good to go!

    Good luck

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    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!
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    Welcome!! Lots of fun can be had around here. Many crazy guys with tons in common with each other. Have fun!
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    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!
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    Welcome to SRP. There are a lot of Canadians here and a handful in Ontario. You should be in good hands.
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    Hi, and welcome to SRP. Check out the forums library there is a wealth of info for some one starting out.
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