Thread: Greetings from sunny Calgary

Good day guys, my first venture into the shaving forum and putting a post together. I've wet shave all of my adult life having started with safety razors as a kid when I left home to join the RAF at 16. As the years went by and cartridge razors took over, I am ashamed to say I too switched to the more convenient method. I complained about constant increases in prices but did nothing.

A couple of years ago, my son told me his wife had given him a straight edge razor for a birthday present and the pilot light of interest was ignited. Finally about a year ago I did a lot more research and decided to give this straight edge shaving thing a go - jumped in and bought a Dovo 'Colonel Ichabod Conk' razor and other 'bits' to get going. I remember my first attempt, placing the razor close to my face and gripping onto the bathroom floor tiles with my toes..... I managed a single pass down either side of my face, even trying to use my left hand for the left side of my face. One nick and I 'bottled it', switching to my safety razor.

Thats how it went for a while, a little bit more straight edge, a little less safety razor. About a year after my starting with the straight edge, I use nothing else - nothing else provides the close shave or the feeling. I have become a lot better with my left hand, but still far from expert. The whole art of shaving has taken over and it is not just a daily 'task', it is an enjoyable time of the day that I enjoy and share with my collection of 6 razors..........., with more on the way.
I've really enjoyed the little I have read on SRP and look forward to reading and contributing more in the future

Welcome to the forum, even if you are in Calgary.

Hello, Beemerbyker. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

Hey, Oilers still rule ok, lol..........

Originally Posted by Beemerbyker

Hey, Oilers still rule ok, lol..........

You're alright by me.

Welcome. The annual Alberta meet has passed but there is a Seattle meet in September. There is no better place to learn than a meet. Feel free to jump right in and show us what you have and tell us what you want to learn. There is a lot of information here and a lot of friendly knowledgeable people.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Welcome. The annual Alberta meet has passed but there is a Seattle meet in September. There is no better place to learn than a meet. Feel free to jump right in and show us what you have and tell us what you want to learn. There is a lot of information here and a lot of friendly knowledgeable people.

Many thanks RezDog, didn't even realise there such events as meets for razors - yahh lives and yahh learns! Thanks also for the welcome and encouragement.

Hi and welcome. Any questions feel free to ask

Hi, and welcome!!