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Greetings, Gents! Fresh out of the gate, and very quickly finding I need to pace myself. Already a fan of all things sharp and shiny, happy to be a part of this community of true aficionados!
Expecting a Ralf Aust 5/8 (Spanish point) to reach my doorstep within the week, looking forward to learning the ropes in my new quest for the perfect shave. Thanks in advance, for your much appreciated insight.
Great! another Ohioan! Welcome, there's lots of info here with plenty of experienced wet shavers to answer any question you might have.
Welcome to the SRP Forum! :)
Here is a link that will help you find other SRP members in your area, just insert your location and hit search now. Note that the user name listing in red is a mentor, if you should need any personal help.
Here is a link to the SRP Library. This will help you with pretty much anything relating to shaving with a straight razor.
Welcome to the world of straight razor shaving!
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Hello, Cleveland! Welcome to Straight Razor Place.
welcome !!
im about 15 mins from you if you get into anything you may need help on , I will try my best !!
a good start though is going through the links above and soaking up all the info you can !! then when you wanna smell some soaps , look at razors , and shop some brushes remember your not far from Straight Razor Designs in medina for a hands on experience
and btw !! where are you at that there has been SUN in Cleveland ? .. :roflmao
Welcome to SRP
Hi and welcome aboard. Any questions feel free to ask
Welcome to the forum, and best of luck with your new acquisition. Enjoy the experience.
Hi & welcome to SRP. Take goose up on his offer, he will be of some great help to you. Where are you getting the Ralf Aust from if I may ask?
Good luck!
Hello and welcome.
Great advise from your SRP brothers.
We need pictures of your first straight razor in the "Ralf Aust Razor Club" thread.
He can also put it in the new club I started the other day.............."My First Straight Razor".Quote:
Originally Posted by Raol
I definitely appreciate the offer!Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
I'm ordering all the gear through SRD, and am fortunate to have their Medina, OH shop within reach.
Still waiting on the razor, SRD 3" IV bridle strop, and a 22mm Thater badger silver brush. I have a couple Bigelow products that were a gift, but my skin is a bit touchy with the menthol... so jury is out on what soap to go with for my initial run.
In the meantime, been reading threads and watching Lynn's videos, absorbing all the excellent info I can to get started off on the right foot.
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Originally Posted by BlackGOLD
Wow, you are lucky to be near their store but you have to wait on the razor anyway since Lynn hones every one of them before the new owner gets it & he lives in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. You'll also have a free honing for later in the future when it needs it. You are even getting the strop I would have gone with. You've done good to be watching the video's & reading on the forum. It sounds like you're off to a great start! Congrats. If you need anything, just ask questions.
as a bonus though I believe if the razor is in stock it is already honed , least mine were when I went down and picked them up .. you still need to get down to srd if you havnt already !!Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
I took the convenient route this time... used online to order. I'm in and out this week, so won't have a chance to hit the local.Quote:
Originally Posted by gooser
When I do get everything together, will be sure to post a pic or two!
Please do that! We'd love to see them. Good luck my friend!Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackGOLD
Welcome aboard lots of my "inlaws" are up That way enjoy that wonderful winter weather lol
Not to get off subject & speaking of beautiful weather it is 76 degrees in here in the Houston, TX area right now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorrookie01
I suppose we have the groundhog to blame... a little sunshine goes a long way!Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
sunshine with -7 temps and 30mph winds this morning .. a good day to hone razors ..lolQuote:
Originally Posted by BlackGOLD
Hello,and welcome to the fold!!
It's a bit overcast here but 71 degrees here............................like gooser said, a good day to hone razors or to work on them, making scales or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by gooser
Just had a chance to put all the new kit together in one shot, here's a peek...
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Working on lathering first, with the soon-to-be cast-away cartridge razor. Since I grow a full beard in the winter, the neck will be first up... a bit at a time, just as recommended, until I have a feel for it.
In the meantime, giving the butter knife a workout, visualizing the perfect shave I hope to achieve in the not too distant future.
very nice !!
Yes, it's a beautiful piece. Great score.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackGOLD
Welcome from Akron ,Ohio
