Thread: Newer Member Introduction

Newer member posting a intro here.

Recieved a Merkur 23c (180) for Christmas with a "Art of Shaving" Starter kit. I also had a buddy enlighten me on the straight razor side of things and now I'm hooked. I have a Filly strop that should arrive this week as well as a few different SR blades that I'm having honed. I picked them up at flea markets to try and see if after I learn one works better for me than another. Also, my brother is getting into it at the same time and one of the razors that's getting cleaned up is our Great-Grandfather's old razor. Kind of a neat family heirloom, that until recently, would have probably stayed inside of a box for another 50 years.

Excited to nick up my face and get into things this week.

Originally Posted by Scrandy

Newer member posting a intro here.

Recieved a Merkur 23c (180) for Christmas with a "Art of Shaving" Starter kit. I also had a buddy enlighten me on the straight razor side of things and now I'm hooked. I have a Filly strop that should arrive this week as well as a few different SR blades that I'm having honed. I picked them up at flea markets to try and see if after I learn one works better for me than another. Also, my brother is getting into it at the same time and one of the razors that's getting cleaned up is our Great-Grandfather's old razor. Kind of a neat family heirloom, that until recently, would have probably stayed inside of a box for another 50 years.

Excited to nick up my face and get into things this week.

That's how it starts. The first lie we tell ourselves. The next is "I can stop anytime I want". Now, to further enable you we need pictures and we need them now!!! Welcome to group therapy, there are donuts and coffee at the back of the room, now make yourself comfortable. Check out the library as you will be able to find answers to most of your questions there. If not feel free to ask, we won't bite.

Welcome to the forum Scrandy. Just don't you and your Bro fight over that heirloom!


Mick

Welcome to SRP :0)

Welcome to SRP

Nice to have an accomplice in your brother. The nicking goes away.

Good luck.

Scrandy, welcome to SRP. I'm sure between your brother and you a sharing plan could be worked out on your Grandfather's razor. Please remember to take it slow and easy, investigating everything before moving on to the next challenge in wet shaving. Get lather building, face mapping, stropping and simple edge maintenance down before thinking of honing your own razors. Read all the wiki's and if in doubt, ask, ask, ask. We are all more than willing to answer questions.

Hello, Scrandy, and welcome to Straight Razor Place. If you need some one-on-one tutoring, you are more than welcome to stop by the house. I live in Milwaukee, about three hours away from your area, I would say. We're delighted to have you with us.

Welcome! It's nice that you have a family heirloom as you're getting interested in the hobby. Enjoy the ride!

If your brother lives near you, I would strongly suggest that both of you get in the car and take Obie up on his offer. Though you should be prepared for other acquisition disorders once you see some of his kit (Obie has really nice stuff), you probably won't find a nicer and more helpful gentleman anywhere. You certainly would not regret the three hour drive to hang out with him for a while. Good luck with the learning process; don't hesitate to ask questions along the way.

Hello, and welcome to SRP! Check out the forum's library, and ask questions, there is alot of members here that have a wealth of information, and are very willing to share. Just take your time and enjoy the journey!!

Howdy and welcome to the Forum!
As others have said, just about all you will ever need to know if either already here or available in short order with a question.
If you can, take advantage of the mentoring offers, they will shorten the learning curve a great deal.

Smooth Shaving..