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    Default Newb from Texas

    Hey All,

    Obviously I'm new here. I've wanted to get a straight razor now for a while and finally broke down and broke the bank today. I've been reading the beginners area of this site for a while now. I started wet shaving about six months ago and using a DE Safety Razor. I ordered the Dovo Best Quality Black 5/8" Straight Razor & Strop Set for SRD and can't wait to get it in and start learning.

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    Hi and welcome. Any questions feel free to ask. There is a few guys in Texas so you may have someone local
    My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed

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    Welcome from a couple of hours south of you! Nice choice for your first straight, I went with a Dovo also and it is a great starter blade. The strops from SRD are nice, but I would recommend watching videos and maybe practicing on a cheaper strop to avoid slicing your nice strop up as you learn!

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    Welcome to SRP!
    Nice first choice for a razor and I'm glad to hear that you did your research ahead of time.
    If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
    Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead - Charles Bukowski

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    Welcome to the forum. You made a smart choice on your first straight. Lynn, also part owner of SRD personally hones & strops each one that goes out & you also get a free honing for when it needs it again. If you have any questions just ask me in a pm or ask on he forum. There are many knowledgable members here!
    Good luck!

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    Welcome, good luck and smooth shaves to you. Lots of great people to help you get off to a great start.


    Mike

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    Welcome to SRP! You definitely made a wise choice in your first razor! Interested to hear how the shaving has gone so far.

    Enjoy those shaves!!

    Shawn
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    Welcome aboard there's lots of great people here with lots of information.
    So enjoy your journey
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