Been want to str8 shave and am finally going to give it a shot.I have nine vintage razor I would like to restore and use. This looks like the place to get some advice.
Thanks and glad to be a member Dave.
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Been want to str8 shave and am finally going to give it a shot.I have nine vintage razor I would like to restore and use. This looks like the place to get some advice.
Thanks and glad to be a member Dave.
Welcome to SRP, Dave
There are quite a few very experienced guys in your area. We just had a meet there with about 50 people at walleyeman's place. He is a great contact.
Are you using a SR now?
Dave
I dont have a strop or shave ready razor yet. I have an Ern 1720 that i think just needs strop work and some polish it was my ggrand dads who died in 1936 but has very little tarnish.
Dave, Welcome to SRP!
Welcome aboard. Here is a listing of folks that offer to be of service to newcomers and where they are located:
Local Help - Straight Razor Place Library
Get some help to start and then go ahead if you wish to save money and skin!
Cheers!
~Richard
Hi and welcome. With a razor that has been sitting that long I would say send it for a honing. That way you know what a shave ready razor feels like and it's one less thing to worry about. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask
Welcome to SRP! What a treat to have your Grandfather's Razor! Enjoy the Forum and post Pics when you can... We all love to see Pics!! :)
Shawn
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Hello, and welcome!!
Welcome to the club. I'm not too far from your area either... about 45min E of KC. I just got started into straights a couple years ago, so I remember what it was like starting out. Frustrating at times, but more than worth it in the long run. I agree with the advice given to get your razor honed up so that you start out with a known good tool. Over the span of my couple years, there definitely was a pretty big learning curve to start, but having a shave ready straight makes it easier. I recently just started honing my own to further expand my abilities, so another journey has begun for me... and it's a blast!
I cant think of a better razor to start with than a family heirloom. good luck and welcome