Thread: Aloha from da Big Island

Originally Posted by aloysious

Thanks Brian, I lived Hilo over 30 years; we probably know some of the same people. Rents are so high now in Hilo and they tore down the Filipino camp where I used to live behind Hilo Shopping Center... so I'm buying up country in Eden Roc. I'll bet you really miss Hawaii nei, I would.

Oh yeah, I forgot, I wanted to say... I don't know of anybody in Hilo who shaves with anything but a cheap disposable razor... I just found out about people still using DE's and straight razors this week.

I think the big island is west and a little south of you isn't it , the good day mate place. Lol. Welcome. Tc

I bought a straight razor!
I remembered shaving with a Swiss Army knife as my mirror and blade without cutting myself, and shaving with a de that wasn't adjusted right, that gave me the worst shaving cut ever... and went for the straight.
It's on it's way.

Now don't forget you need a strop and brush along with some shaving cream/soap

What razor did you get?
Is it shave ready?

Aloha to you too and welcome to SRP. Another displaced local boy here. Lived in Ewa for a while in my younger days until my parents moved us to Makaha. Waianae H.S. 1968 grad and now living mostly in California. Part time Louisiana/Texas. Take your time with that straight razor. It's not a cane knife. Easy does it. Smooth shaves to you.


Mike

Originally Posted by aloysious

Oh yeah, I forgot, I wanted to say... I don't know of anybody in Hilo who shaves with anything but a cheap disposable razor... I just found out about people still using DE's and straight razors this week.

I've been DE shaving for a few months and I love it. I actually was born and raised in Pahoa. I do miss it, especially in the winter, but the good jobs aren't there and I don't want to pay $7+/gallon of milk.

Right now, I'm having my straight honed by a pro, and should get it back next week sometime. Can't wait to see the difference.

I got the cheapest Ralf Aust, with the plastic handle; because I read on here it's better than high end Dovos.
I got it from Straight Razor Designs, shave ready with an extra sharpening, with a latigo and felt strop, a 24 mm badger brush, and a big alum block for about $182.
The soap I can get from the farmers market... made from goat milk for $5.

How'd I do?

Aloha, welcome to SRP! Your post brought back fond memories of my years with the 25th Infantry Division back in the early 1980's. Lovely islands! The gear you got will serve you well. I am rather fond of that Aust razor you chose I think its top notch. I wish you well in your wet shaving journey.

Originally Posted by Razorfaust

Aloha, welcome to SRP! Your post brought back fond memories of my years with the 25th Infantry Division back in the early 1980's. Lovely islands! The gear you got will serve you well. I am rather fond of that Aust razor you chose I think its top notch. I wish you well in your wet shaving journey.

Thanks for your encouragment, everybody.
If I didn't have access to this site, I would've bought a prettier razor that probably isn't as good, a 3" strop, and a boar brush... for a lot more money.
Thanks again for everybody on SRP's help and encouragement.

I've read your thread and will repeat what many have already said; Welcome!

This age old Art, takes Patience, Everything about it take Patience. Take your time, go slow, as you've posted your father never helped you learn to shave. In the days gone by, a father, uncle, neighbor or older brother would be the one to help guide one who's beard was just coming in on how to use a straight razor. Those of us who have tired of the useless multi-bladed 'crap' that the mindless masses accept and have chosen to use what we have found to be an 'Older', but 'Better' way of shaving are starting out far longer in life than would have been traditional.

It's a long strange trip. Enjoy the journey. It's well worth the trip.

Oh! While I'm not on the Islands, if there is anything this 'Howlee' can do for you just let me know!