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    Default Hello from Texas

    Just finding the forum and just starting to conside a straight. I have more questions then answers at this point but plan to buy my first this week. If I survive the experience I might even stick with it.

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    Welcome, Tex! Name:  howdy.gif
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Size:  3.7 KB So what are you contemplating buying?
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Welcome to SRP!
    I'm glad that you found us before you purchased.
    Check out the Library for beginners info and definitely don't buy a razor from the list of bad razors.
    Feel free to ask us anything.
    Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead - Charles Bukowski

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    Welcome Seguin......Make sure to ask plenty of questions about what you are purchasing. I keep seeing people reporting on hereabout buying stuff that turns out to be junk or not shave ready. As a beginner I would highly recommend purchasing a "true" shave ready or you at least need to know who to send it to to get it that way! Also beware that 90% of the razors out there say they are shave ready and 20% really are. The guys on here will take great care of you and make sure you end up with a good sharp razor to start your experience.

    I have been at it for 8 months and already have 4 razors and countless "accessories" Welcome to the addiction.
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    Welcome, SRP is a great resource. Check out the the wiki alot of great information

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    Contemplating the c-Mon Cadillac. I have a relative that's been a barber for 40+ years and it's what he recommended also looking at the less expensive bokers. I know little of their razors but I own many of their blades. Still thinking and haven't ruled out anything yet
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    I know the old CMons are the bomb. The new one, I dunno. Lots of old names on new razors ain't so great with the new production. There is a list of razors to avoid here somewhere. let's do a search on CMon Caddy's!
    Here's one..http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...lac-e-bay.html ..lots more there.
    Use that search box up top right for anything you want to know here. Good luck!
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    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Welcome to the Forum, it is a most helpful and welcome place...

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    Hello, Flatire, and welcome to Straight Razor Place. Please do your research on the forum — there is a treasure of it — and beyond that, everyone here will help you along. Oh, by the way, the old C-Mon razors were great; the new ones are mediocre. If I may suggest, give yourself a good start with a 5/8 Ralf Aust and a quality strop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Obie View Post
    Hello, Flatire, and welcome to Straight Razor Place. Please do your research on the forum — there is a treasure of it — and beyond that, everyone here will help you along. Oh, by the way, the old C-Mon razors were great; the new ones are mediocre. If I may suggest, give yourself a good start with a 5/8 Ralf Aust and a quality strop.
    +1 to that. I love my Ralf Aust!!!!
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