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    Default Hello all

    I'm a new member. hoping to learn.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlmaAtkinson View Post
    I'm a new member. hoping to learn.
    Welcome to the forum...this is the place to get a great head start into learning the in's and out's of all aspects of wet shaving.

    All of us started this way, a lot of the initial questions you have are probably easily answered by using the Search box at the top right, and the Forum's Wiki as well.

    Other than that, jump in, and let us know what you're thinking of, straights, DE's, shavette's....either way, enjoy!
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    Welcome from Fort Detrick, MD! Everyone on this site taught me, so relax and enjoy.
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    Welcome to SRP!
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    If you're interested in using a straight razor, there's a fantastic, very well priced, vintage Wade and Butcher straight razor in the SRP Classifieds now.
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    Welcome to the forum.

    I'd like to share a copy of a post I made recently:




    For those who don't know me, I started straight shaving in January.

    Thanks to the knowledge, tips and generous help from this site and its members, tonight I had my first shave from blunt razor through to BBS shave.

    I started with a cheap razor from Larry @ whipped dog, then quickly moved to some better razors. Learnt the stropping basics on the poor mans strop and now use a modular paddle strop from SRD.

    This afternoon I had my first real attempt at honing - a Gold Bug razor. Started with the Chosera 1k to set the bevel, then the Norton 4/8 (from Havachat, thanks), and finishing with stropping - 50 on rough leather and 100 on smooth leather. I didn't use any finishing hones after the 8k as I wanted to remove variables should the blade not shave well.

    Was a nice smooth shave, admittedly not quite as smooth as the razors gssixgun had honed for me, but still comfortable and effective... plus very satisfying.

    I wouldn't have been able to do this without this site and its members.

    To those new or considering trying a straight razor shave, I would highly recommend taking the time and reading through the great threads here, and attend local meetups if possible or find a mentor willing to help. The local meetups I have attended allowed me to see first hand what it's all about and have met some great people along the way.



    Take advantage of the information and assistance provided by other members, and Im sure one day in the near future you will be as happy and satisfied as I am
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    Hi and welcome. There is more information here than you can possibly ask for. If you can't find it just ask. Good luck
    My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed

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    Welcome to the forum.
    As stated above, hit the forum library (button on the top left of the screen), read and watch the videos and never be afraid to ask questions.
    Take it slow, and maintain patience, and prepare for a lifetime of enjoyment.

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