Thread: New Guy from Newton, Kansas

Hi, I have been a DE shaver for some time. Just received a SE from a friend. Only problem is that the SE could not cut warm butter. As an DE shaver, I have everything I need to start using the SE except to get it honed.

I live in Newton, Kansas. I am a committed Christian, Husband and Father. I dabble in Amateur Radio (KC5EAF), memory skills, collecting Kombolio, and eating. Yes, eating...I will eat anything... at least once.

What am I looking for on this site? To learn the best way to use a SE razor. To meet a few dozen great people. To have a few laughs. I don't take life to seriously and when I need to get serious there are a lot more important things to get serious about other than shaving.

See ya around the site.

Larryboy

Hi and welcome. Sounds like all you need is a honing and a strop to get started. Maybe check out SRD or the member services here. Good luck and happy shaving

Welcome to SRP. Glad to see another Kansas guy here, even if you are way south of me .

I think you are going to love the conversion to a straight.

Hello, and welcome to the forum!!

Welcome, Lots of people willing to help newcomers here.

Welcome to SRP. Plenty of information around here to help you in your transition to SR shaving. If you have questions, do ask. Lots of helpful folk around here. Good luck!

Larryboy,

Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

We do not know the state of your straight razor. What shape is the blade in, and is the razor shave ready? Did your friend hone it before making a gift of it to you? Does your friend know how hone a razor? Not only that, but in many cases the straight razor will not feel as sharp as the machine-made DE blade. What compensates for the quality of the shave with the straight razor is skill and technique. We need some questions answered before making as assessment. Either way, hang in and you'll get there. Do research here, and ask questions.

Larryboy, Welcome! though i live in Ohio i actually know where Newton is! (my son is 'attending Hesston college, maybe you've heard of it?) Anyway you should find lots of help here and meet alot of great people.

Welcome Larry! You came to the right place for all the info you need. If you enjoyed all the nuances of DE shaving you are about to have a lot of fun!

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. I am looking forward to getting my "new to me" razor honed and start using it. See you around the Forums.