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11-15-2014, 10:06 PM #1Junior Member
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Hello from just North Of Kansas City MO
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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11-15-2014, 10:15 PM #2
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?
DaveIf you don't care where you are, you are not lost.
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11-15-2014, 10:41 PM #3Junior Member
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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.
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11-15-2014, 10:44 PM #4Senior Member
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Dave, Welcome to SRP!
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11-15-2014, 11:03 PM #5
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!
~Richardmarkbignosekelly and cubancigar2000 like this.Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.
- Oscar Wilde
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11-16-2014, 11:57 AM #6Senior Member
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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
My wife calls me.........
Can you just use Ed
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11-16-2014, 06:45 PM #7Seeking Shaving Zen
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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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11-16-2014, 06:54 PM #8Senior Member
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Hello, and welcome!!
We have no control of what other people do or say to us, but we have control to how we REACT !! GOD BLESS
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11-16-2014, 08:22 PM #9Senior Member
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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!
Classic, traditional Barber and owner at Barber's Notch in Brigham City, Utah.
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11-16-2014, 08:52 PM #10Senior Member
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I cant think of a better razor to start with than a family heirloom. good luck and welcome
One tired old Marine- semper fi, god bless all vets
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