Thread: Graduating to a straight - from Australia

Hi there!

I've very recently ordered my first straight razor after a period of about 6 months using a DE with great enjoyment. I ordered a restored razor from ShaveSmith, who seems to be fairly well reviewed around the traps. It's a 5/6 T. Noonan & Co spike. I don't do a full shave, but rather sculpt around the jawline and cheeks - from what I have read a spike (despite its perils) is useful for that purpose in that you have a definite edge to work with / look around.

I am very much looking forward to finding new and exciting ways to slice bits of my lip, nostril, ear and cheeks. I joined another shaving forum a few weeks ago but the tone here seems much more conversational so I found my way here. I have found a wealth of knowledge about starting off with a straight here.

I will no doubt be back seeking further instruction after my first few passes with the new razor.

Thanks!
Owen


Photo credit to ShaveSmith, obviously.

Welcome aboard. I have heard great things about ShaveSmith. Hope all continues to go well.

Congratulations and welcome. And watch that point very closely, I speak from experience. Take your eyes off of it and it will bite you. Luckily mine was only minor.

Hi and welcome from W.A. There are many guys on your side of the island and they do have meets every now and then. If you need help just ask and we will do what we can for you. Also check out the Down Under forum as there is lots of local information. Good luck

Hey mate, welcome and enjoy the razor. If you are in Sydney send a PM and we can cath up for a beer. Need any help then again send a PM and we can catch up.

G'day & welcome from up north a bit
hopefully it is truly shave ready & works out for ya
plenty of great info to be found via the search option that will keep you going for the best part
don't hesitate to ask if you cant find an answer to your queries
Also Dooey is done your neck of the woods when in town & may be able to help you locally also, when he gets time to chime in.

Welcome to SRP - I trust you will find it a very helpful place.

Regarding the spike - after steering clear when I started out I've come to use them as my go to. Working around my Mo is much easier with a spike.

Smooth shaving....

Hey mate, i am also in canberra, give us a pm if you need i am more than happy to see what i can do but i reckon i know only little, the forum is still my go to guide
enjoy straight razor shaving!

Great to see so many locals or close-enough-to-locals (living in Canberra you just sort of accept that a 3 hour drive is as close to local as you're going to get when it comes to forums) onboard. Cheers gents - I may need to call on your expertise when it comes time for a first honing or if I look to invest in locally available honing gear myself.

Thanks for the kind words and advice - so far so good after 3 shaves. I can see a lot of coin tip-toeing its way out the door if I spend too much time on here though.

Welcome to SRP! There's a wealth of info on here. You'll spend hours learning & having fun here also! Nice razor!