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    Default Aloha from Saudi!

    Hi all,
    Beaming in from Saudi Arabia, expat living there for quite a few years. Been lurking around the forum for quite some time getting myself ready for the jump..
    Well.. to cut the story short on how I reached SRP and shaving with a straight blade.. All started a while back with the return to Vinyl and DIY tube amps, and for some reason found myself in a forum talking about DE, started with Wet shaving two months back, then found myself at SRP!.

    All I can say is, after a month of reading, getting to know the SRP environment, its members and participants, I couldn't have imagined such a lovely community.

    1. The members are beyond awesome, their input, humour and willingness to help I honestly cannot describe!
    2. The wealth of information... its just a gold mine!
    3. Owners of businesses that I have had the pleasure already to contact and receive great products from (i would love to start reviewing on this site) such as SRD (Lynn and Don, whom i received from my first official Straight razor and strop.. amazing people), to Mama Bear (Sue can't thank you enough for the lovely products) and recently Scott from Portland razor co (high respect for your startup). All to which i have utmost respect as business owners who take the time and effort to communicate directly with the customer, let alone their high quality products and craftsmanship.

    Honestly, I have high regards to this community and am sure that I am going to enjoy being part of it.
    Have a lovely day.
    Over n Out
    Shnutz

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    Welcome!
    Now you just have to start posting more photos and then you'll fit right in.
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    Hello, Shnutz. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!
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    Welcome to the forum...looks like you're off to a great start.
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    Hello, Shnutz, and welcome to Straight Razor Place. Indeed, the forum opens the world of traditional shaving for gentlemen, and we are happy to have you with us. Ahlam ou sahlam. I think I have that right.
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    Funny how things work out :<0) Welcome to SRP.
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    Welcome aboard! We like people and shaving, and such stuff, so ask what you will!
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    Welcome. As an ex lurker you are well aware of the knowledgeable and sharing people here. Enjoy your stay.
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    Welcome to SRP. An interesting place to live for an expat no doubt.
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    Hi & welcome to SRP. You'll love it here:
    Some things 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:
    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 - 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:
    Razor stropping - Straight Razor Place Library
    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:
    Beginner's Guide to Honing - Straight Razor 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:
    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 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
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