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Hello America and Merry Christmas!
I ask you immediatley apologize For my bad english!
I write from Italy.
For about four years I am fond of wet shaving.
In recent years I have created a small collection of straight razor which includes vintage razors, Solingen and Sheffield and dome of the more modern and some italian custom razors as Mastro Livi and Medusa.
I hope to bring the my small contribution ti this already beautiful community.
Gioppi
Hi Gioppi74 & welcome to SRP. I see you are already a wet shaver & that is good. I already have this welcome message made for new members & I change it up a little like I am here for you. You will love it here & there is plenty to learn as there is a wealth of information on here! Here is the first bit of information for you to know:
Straight Razor Place - Beginners Tips: December 2014
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:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...azors_to_Avoid
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:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...t_Razor_Brands
If buying a new razor, I suggest you buy one from Straight Razor Designs - Gifts for Men | Straight Razors 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. There will be vendors who will sell you a straight razor that is supposed to be shave ready but really won't be. You will most importantly need to know how to strop & you can learn in the Library or here:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...azor_stropping
You will need to strop your razor before & after you shave. If you buy one from Lynn, chances are you won’t have to strop it before you use it the first time.
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:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe..._Place_Library
Here is another good link to know:
Welcome to the Workshop: How do I / Where do I / What do I / answers are here
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:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...php/Local_Help
And if you can't find anyone near you, just ask and someone that lives in your are & hopefully they will 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!
Merry Christmas.
Steve
Welcome to SRP!
Welcome Gioppi74 to SRP, the very best place in the world about wet shaving and straight razors! :)
It is always so nice to see Italian fellows joining SRP! Benvenuto! (Welcome!)
Thanks for the welcome!
Grazie a te Razorguy!
Hi and welcome. If you do have any questions feel free to ask as everyone here is always willing to help. Happy shaving
Ciao, Gioppi. Welcome to SRP and Happy Holidays.:chapeau
Benvenuto nel forum Gioppi.
Fai vedere qualche foto della tua collezione di rasoi a mano libera se hai voglia.
Welcome from California. Best forum in the world for straight razors not to mention lots of other great threads about guy stuff.
Welcome to SRP!
Hello and Welcome to SRP!
Welcome to srp Gioppi74 may you enjoy it here always.:)