Thread: hi!

i just purchased my first 2 straight razors; i thought it would be nice to have something to compare. they are both restored vintage razors; a henckels and a geneva. i'm a leather worker, so making a strop shouldn't be too hard. i guess my next step will be lurking the forum for info on soaps and balms etc...
k well
smooth shaving everyone!
-joe

Hi, Joe. Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

As far as soaps (and creams), this just arrived at my door - Truefelt makes great shaving creams:

Welcome to SRP!
Check out the beginner's section in the library, it has a lot of good information in it. If you have questions, then feel free to ask us.

Hi and welcome. Make sure that those razors have been pro honed before shaving or have come from a seller who delivers truly shave ready razors. Good luck

Welcome aboard! As you said, strops shouldn't be an issue for you. Please take a moment and make sure your razors are shave ready! This is probably the most important aspect of starting on the straight razor journey.
The Shave Ready Razor - Straight Razor Place Library

Welcome to the forum.
If I'm not mistaken, I believe there may be a couple of threads on here about soaps and balms

Seriously, any questions you have probably already have several threads here for the finding. Or, you can ask questions and the gentlemen (and ladies) will be more than happy to help.

Don't be afraid to participate - it can be a lot more fun than lurking! (Well, on the forum, anyway )

Hey Major

lol

I just received today the Truefitt and Hill West Indies Lime. Already on the counter for tomorrow's shave.

Welcome to the forum, Joe. There are lots of experienced guys willing to give you a hand.

Dave

I just got 4 pucks of "how to grow a mustache soap" and it is amazingly easy to use plus it smells great.

Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic

As far as soaps (and creams), this just arrived at my door - Truefelt makes great shaving creams:

Ok Major - gotta hear what you thought of the Trafalgar...