Nebraska Newbie

I have been a DE shaver for a few years now, and am ready to take the plunge and go straight. I've been thinking about it long enough!
I was directed here by @MisterMoo as a great place to get some guidance as I begin my journey down the straight path.
I just ordered a sight unseen razor and strop kit from Whipped Dog and am anxious to see what I get. I thought it might be a good place to get a start. If it is like any other interest I have pursued, I am sure it won't end there.
I look forward to sharing my journey with everyone in the art of shaving straight.

Welcome to SRP!
While you impatiently awaiting your purchase to arrive, check out the beginner's section in the library and start practicing stropping on your leg with a butter knife.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Welcome to SRP and straight shaving!

Welcome. Everything you need is here. Let us know if you need any tips...

Welcome to the forum and straight razor shaving.

Roger

Welcome to the SRP Forum! :)

Here is a link to the SRP Beginners Guide to Straight Shaving. This will help you with the things you need to know before you begin your experience with a straight razor.

Here is a link to the SRP Library. This will help you with pretty much anything relating to shaving with a straight razor.

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.

Welcome to the world of straight razor shaving!

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Hi and welcome. Any questions feel free to ask.

Hello, Nature. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

By the way, I was in Omaha last October for a couple of days. It looked like a really nice city.:)

Hello and welcome to the forum. Great place to find the answer to any question about shaving with a straight razor.

Welcome, and enjoy! Lots to take in here. :)

Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes!
Been reading up in the the beginner section and perusing around the forum. Good Stuff! A little overwhelming at first.
Thanks for the links @LexTac

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Originally Posted by joamo

Welcome to SRP and straight shaving!

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Someone else from Omaha! Cool!

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Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Hello, Nature. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

By the way, I was in Omaha last October for a couple of days. It looked like a really nice city.:)

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Yes, I think it is, but I haven't lived very long in too many other places. Great place to raise a family.

I have been practicing with my plastic knife today! Both the stropping motion, roll over the spine; and shaving stokes, trying to switch hands.

Oh and re-watched a few videos as well. (I have been watching videos off and on for quite some time, like a year or more!)

I will continue reading up and practicing until my razor comes in. When it does, I will have to post up and let you know how it goes!

Welcome to the forum. You sound pretty excited. Make sure you have your styptic pencil, witch hazel and alum block, or crystal deodorant, same thing but easier to find for me. So enjoy the journey.

Just found this thread when searching for other list members from Nebraska. Any of my fellow Huskers still active here?

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Originally Posted by 400E

Just found this thread when searching for other list members from Nebraska. Any of my fellow Huskers still active here?

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I am. It's good to see others posting on here. :)

Anyway, OP, welcome to SRP. There's going to be a meet up in Iowa at the end of May. I definitely recommend checking it out.

Welcome! I lived up in omaha for a little bit.

Im active, when I'm not lurking.
How many of the Nebraska folks do their own honing?

I am still here, but not active and check in occasionally. I am nearly exclusively shaving with my straight razor, except on a few occasions when I am in a rush. I have added a second straight razor that I alternate and have learned to hone myself for touch-ups. Not sure if that I would want to do any extensive honing to remove nicks or reset a bevel though. Good to see that there some others from around the area!

@vileru, Thanks for the welcome. The meet up in Iowa looks interesting! I will have to consider it with my schedule.

I have started to do my own honing, with limited success. I bought Naniwa 3k/8k combo and a 12k. I also have a felt strop that I use 0.5 micron CrOx on.

I can certainly shave comfortably after honing but it clearly is not as sharp as when I bought it or after it's been honed by a honemeister.

Am thinking of getting a Naniwa 1k to reset the bevel.

I'd be interested in comparing notes with other Omahans who have some honing experience and success.