Thread: Hello from southern Indiana

New to straight razors have been using DE for a number of years decided it was time to move up,I really like the old school approach.

Welcome KBDS9184, as a fellow Newby I can tell you there is a lot of great information here and helpful users.

Welcome to SRP, lot of great info here and people willing to help.

Hi & welcome to SRP. You will love it here & there is plenty to learn as there is a wealth of information on here! You will want to buy you a nice straight razor to begin with whether used or new. Beware of used ones not that they are bad but know what to look for like a lot of hone wear on the spine & edge or chips in the blade. Stay away from razors with rust on the cutting edge as that will only result in it chipping more metal off as it is honed. Here is also a list of straights to stay away from:
Brands of Straight Razors to Avoid - Straight Razor Place Library
Here is a list of good brands of razors you will want to own plus there are more than just these out there which you will find out from other members here:
Good Straight Razor Brands - Straight Razor Place Library
If buying a new razor, I suggest you buy one from Straight Razor Designs or SRD. The owner & founder of this forum is Lynn & he is also part owner of SRD. When you buy a straight razor from him, he will personally hone that razor before you get it plus you will get a certificate for another free honing for when that razor needs it which should be a few months. You will most importantly need to know how to strop & you can learn in the Library or here:
Razor stropping - Straight Razor Place Library
You will also need a shaving brush, a shaving mug & some shaving soap. Later it will also do you good to get a second straight razor so that when you send the first one out to be honed, you will have a backup to shave with.
Here is a link to the Library where you will find stropping in there & everything else you will need to know including how to hone:
Straight Razor Place Library - Straight Razor Place Library
Here is another good link to know:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html
Should you have any questions, there are a lot of knowledgable members on here that will be more than happy to help you out. If you want to find someone in your area, you can look here:
Local Help - Straight Razor Place Library
And if you can't find anyone near you, just ask and someone that lives near you will hopefully let you know how to meet up & you can get some one on one mentoring. There is a lot to do on here, just search everywhere on the forum & in the Library. You will spend hours on here & have fun doing it, so there you go, have at it!
Good luck & have fun!
Steve

How far south, in Indiana? I'm in Louisville. Super Newb, here, as well. But... Still good to get some networking going. Welcome, By the way.

Live in Evansville,thanks to all the responces From what I have read so far there is somewhat of a learning curve so I expect I will be having some questions from time to time.

Welcome to srp....you could not have found a better place enjoy.

Welcome. There is a ton of information here. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Hello, and welcome from a fellow Hoosier. I live in Petersburg, IN

Welcome to the site. I am new here too. I don't have a straight, but I am going to buy one once I meet up with my mentor. There is info on everything you might want on this site. Enjoy the journey.