New straight shaver in north Alabama area
Good afternoon gentlemen (and ladies),
My name is Scott. I am a fairly new straight shaver and have been lurking here for a while, and naturally couldn't resist
joining in on the fun! I ordered a kit from SRD 2 months or so back containing:
DOVO BQ 5/8ths
Scuttle (I highly recommend)
mug
patchouli SRD soap (initially a lot harder then walmart cheapo I had been cartridge shaving with but after a little use
it is much preferred and the scent is intoxicating)
2 sided hanging strop (I've nicked it up pretty good learning, probably should have started with poor man's strop from Larry but it is still in good working order)
simpson b4 (very nice)
and the styptic pencil (Ouch!)
I've been shaving and improving a little everyday. I feel that my angle is the thing that once improved really made the shave worth it. My razor is starting to tug a lot; the edge would have lasted longer in the hands of a pro but i'm sure initial bad shaving and stropping technique dulled it quickly. I have placed an order for Larry's sight unseen deal as well as a DE. The plan is to send the the Dovo back to Lynn for Honing once I get the razor from whippeddog, giving me a little time to save up for a Norton 4k/8k. That's where I'm at with my SR adventure as of now. Just wanted to introduce myself more than anything.
Also, is there anyone in the area on here? I wonder if there is a good place to find vintage razors or wetshaving supplies in general locally? The Kroger on Oakwood here in Huntsville just starting carrying DE blades.
