Thread: Good morning from Mass.

My name is Jimmy, as you can see from my very fancy SN. I'm kinda new to straight shaving. I started out with a 1954 Gillette super speed and never looked back. Shaving with that came really quick. I have had a straight for about 4 months but have probably gotten about 10 shaves with it. But I have been using it more lately. I'm pretty slow with it, like 30 mins for a 2 pass shave. My blade is the ever famous beginner Dovo 5/8s. The only brush I have now is an Omega silver tip with the barber pole stripes on it. I think it has a bad knot. About 20 hairs come off of it when I use it. It's all in my soap also. I have also won some ebay sales where I restored a Boker Red Injun, but it's not shave ready. I'd like to send it out and have someone hone it up. Also just got an Otto Deutsch Hans coming to me for cheap money. The blade has a slight frown in it but I think it can be saved.
I really look forward to learning some great knowledge from this place, and I have learned a lot just poking around before actually registering.

-Jimmy

Welcome! Get those razors out to a member here who does honing or SRD for Lynn to do. You'll love the experience of having a well-honed rotation.

Welcome from another Massachusetts guy.
I just joined the forum on Christmas and have already been posting and asking questions. You will find out quickly that this is a great place! There's wealth of knowledge and plenty of fantastic people that are more than willing to help. It only took me one day to realize this. If your like me you will really enjoy your time here.
Have fun!!

Pete <:-}

Welcome to the forum. There are guys that hone advertised in the member services section of the classifieds.

Welcome! If you want I'll hone them up for you. What part mass are you in?

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Welcome! If you want I'll hone them up for you. What part mass are you in?

Thanks guys.

I live in Ashland, it's the next town over from Framingham.
The Boker is good to go, but the Otto is in the mail. So that'll take some time to get cleaned up.

Ok. After you clean it and want to hone it let me know

Hi Jimmy & welcome to SRP. 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:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/conte...ber-2014-1750/
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...sked_Questions
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
Also here is Lynns bevel setting video & some of gssixguns honing video's:
https://www.youtube.com/user/gssixgun/videos
Bevel setting on a Chosera 1K taught by Lynn Abrams
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!
Steve

Welcome to SRP!

Hi and welcome .Any questions feel free to ask. Good luck with your shaves