Thread: Hi All from a noob in Leicester, England

Hey Guys,

Thought i would just say hi.

I'm trying to get into shaving with a straight razor, thought i would join up here with some like minded individuals and try to pick up some advice.

Any pointers on buying a blade, accessories and general best practice would be welcome

regards

Mark
Leicester, England

welcome , if your really looking t learn here is the place with some of the most knowledgable people around , and friendly!

my best advice is don't go the cheapest route , poor equipment equals poor experience, stay away from ebay and other places like that ,, and read all you can before you buy. there is a list in our library about the "no Buy razors" and secondly , if you want good advise , be respectful and try to do as suggested. were all guilty of thinking we know best and try it the hard way , but inn the end these guys know what their talking about.

now as to equipment , first thing, get a decent razor and maybe a backup for when you dull your first one. there are plenty of good inexpensive razors in our classifieds and they will be shave ready. next shave ready is exactly what you need to start with , not something you think you can do. if it doesn't come from a reputable guy who shaves with a razor then chances are it isn't shave ready , plus leave the honing part till you have actually learned to shave, ok enough about that , if you buy new from Straight Razor Designs they come honed with a free honing later (you will need this).there are others you can buy from also that will do you right ,, I was just using them as an example , and some of the guys who sell in the classifieds will rehone too. Next you will need a strop, get a good one, but try not to break the bank for you will cut it learning, and do read about learning to strop it is one of the more important factors in maintaining an edge,,practice and practice some more. a decent brush and some soap and your good to go for now till the RAD,s kick in ,, and last but not least look up a mentor in your area to help you out with the learning curve ,,, good luck and hope to see you shaving like a pro in a year or so!!!!!!!!!!!!! tc

Hi and welcome. All the info you need is found in the library and beginner's section. Tc has given goo advice so do some reading and any questions feel free to ask

MarkyTom,

Welcome and hello from Hastings

A few links from the UK :

Mr. Neil Miller (Vintage Straight Razor Sales & Restorations, Hand Made Strops, UK Razor Honing and Vintage Hone Stones) - Mr. Miller makes absolutely superb strops, and does razor honing/restore. He is at present most un-well

Mr. Steve Dempster (Introduction to razors) - New Boker, Dovo & Thiers-Issard razors, honing, strops, hones etc. and more.

Mr Paul Mayhew (Welcome To Connaught Shaving) - Wet Shaving supplies (soaps, creams, brushes, etc., etc. - a veritable feast)

Have fun

Best regards

Russ

Welcome to SRP, Mark, from another UK member.

Welcome to this fabulous forum MarkyTom. Plenty of info and great advice on here for you. If you need to ask anything, just ask. Someone will always help. Good luck with your journey!

hi and welcome nice to see another UK member.

Hi mark, you will find a lot of the answers to your questions in our library section as well as the beginners and razors sections. Reading a few past threads wI'll show you that some questions come up pretty regularly.
The advice I would give you is to not expect good results quickly, and to take everything slowly at the beginning. Allow plenty of time for your first shave then double it. Ideally have your first few goes when there are no other distractions, having the house to yourself is ideal though not always practical.
All the best
ed

Welcome to the forum, you have found the right place to get you started in the right direction.

Hi Mark & welcome to SRP. There's a wealth of information here so just go through the forum & the Library as well. If you have any questions just ask.