Thread: Hello from Cumbria, England

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum and just getting back into straight shaving again after about 10 years ish away, not that I was ever an expert at it!

I have been wet shaving again for a while now with DE's, SE's and shavettes but thought it about time I got myself a few proper straights again and came across SRP while googling info about straights.

There is some great advice and information on here so I look forwards to learning what I can.

Regards
Mike

Welcome aboard mate.

Welcome Mike, yes there is a wealth of info here, everything you will ever need to know.

Hello, and welcome to SRP !!

Welcome to SRP Mike. I believe one of my favorite musicians is from up your way perhaps?
Kathryn Tickell.

Hi & 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:
Straight Razor Place - Beginners Tips: December 2014
Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Library
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/srpwik...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/srpwik...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/srpwik...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/srpwik..._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/srpwik...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

Thanks for all the replays and the warm wellcomes guys.

Welcome to the forum!

Originally Posted by lz6

Welcome to SRP Mike. I believe one of my favorite musicians is from up your way perhaps?
Kathryn Tickell.

Hi Iz6,

She's not one I've heard of but a quick google shows she's from the next county over, I've seen a few links to YouTube videos so I'll definitely check out some of her stuff.

Originally Posted by Angelcynn

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum and just getting back into straight shaving again after about 10 years ish away, not that I was ever an expert at it!

I have been wet shaving again for a while now with DE's, SE's and shavettes but thought it about time I got myself a few proper straights again and came across SRP while googling info about straights.

There is some great advice and information on here so I look forwards to learning what I can.

Regards
Mike

Welcome from Newcastle of the upon Tyne variety.

My advice is to take things slow and ask questions if you have them.