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    Hello all. May name is Leo and I have been looking around for a while now wanting to try this. I have been sharpening my fusion razor on a pair of jeans for about a year now and just refuse to buy any more blades. My last one is just about sharpened out so here I go.
    I have my first razor on the way. Hope I am not committing sacrilege using a vintage but found this on Ebay and liked it. Any comments would be appreciated - I prefer honesty please.
    Thanks to all in this forum, there is a lot of wonderful information here. Another forum (I won't name) honestly was not as friendly and inviting to newbies from my perspective. I already have learned a lot from the discussions here.

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    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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    Welcome. For a first razor shave ready is super important. You may need to send that to someone. A more specific location can be handy if you are looking for some one on one time or just trying to figure out who is close to send your razor too for honing.
    It's not what you know, it's who you take fishing!

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    Welcomed aboard no sacrilege in going vintage off the bat but +1 with Rezdog shave ready is the key feel free to ask any questions and search away through the vast posts and library on here.. most of all have fun... just wait till the AD's kick in...

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    Welcome to the forum Leo, you have come to the right place. Nice looking razor you have there. Definitely take the advice already given and send it out to be professionally honed. In the meantime continue to browse the info available here, ask any questions you may have and get prepared for a great experience.

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    As a newbie here also, I can assure you that you will be treated well along with being given great advice from some very knowledgeable and generous members.

    That razor looks great.

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    I got my razor on an EBay auction. I ordered a strop and chromium last night from SRD. Lynn's YouTube video and beginners guide were very helpful.

    Engine46, thank you for the offer on the brush - that is very generous.
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    Welcome to SRP, Leo
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    Quote Originally Posted by angileo View Post
    I got my razor on an EBay auction. I ordered a strop and chromium last night from SRD. Lynn's YouTube video and beginners guide were very helpful.

    Engine46, thank you for the offer on the brush - that is very generous.
    Not a problem. I'm honored to help in any way I can!

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    Hi and welcome. The razor looks like it is in great condition so as said get it honed and you will be fine. Any questions feel free to ask and good luck
    My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed

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