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  1. 03-07-2015, 08:34 PM #1
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    Default Howdy from the'Ville!

    Louisville KY y'all! A friend on another Forum (EDCForums.com) gave me a straight razor, some sand papers & strop, and lots of other goodies, but I have been a slow starter.
    In an effort to make the most of his generosity I decided to seek out "professional help" (thats y'all! )



    Thanks for having me!
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    Was just reading about the pre-shave and posted this:
    Quote Originally Posted by thePlumbah View Post
    Fairly new to this as well, gents. I've never heard of a cold shave nor pre shave oil.

    My routine has been a shower, thoguht I can'tt stand it too hot, and then lather with the Lotion I have and a brush with hot water...I don't leave it on long, I just get started.

    Perhaps I shall experiment with a hot towel next.
    ...but I wanted to expand on it and thought it might derail the thread, so here's the rest....

    I think I hold the blade at the wrong angle. It feels to me like I'm pulling the hair, rather than cutting it. I'll tell you why I think I might have the angle wrong...I say a different angle used on Red Reddingtton on the last Blacklist. Rofl

    Anyway...thats why I'm here...to learn.

    If you know of any threads that'll help me out please share a link

    Thanks!
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    Welcome SRP this is the place to be for some of the best advice out there
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    Welcome to SRP
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    Make sure your using a truly SHAVE READY razor. The tugging you feel could be because of this.
    ps...I was happy to see The Blacklist. Although the technique was iffy...
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    Hello, thePlumbah. Welcome to Straight Razor Place.
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    Welcome to the forum.
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    Welcome to the forum

    I grew up out in Shively

    Here is a link to find other members in your area.

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

    I believe there will be a meetup in Richmond over Memorial Day.


    http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search
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    Welcome to the forum. +1 on making sure your razor is shave ready. Check the classifieds or seek out a local member to help hone your razor. Secondly, it could be your lather, if too dry could also cause tugging.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rolodave View Post
    Welcome to the forum

    I grew up out in Shively
    I won't hold it against you...I mean, its not like you grew up in Indiana
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