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    Default Hi from Wisconsin

    Just thought I'd say hi to everyone! I just started wet shaving with a DE two weeks ago, and enjoying the hell out of it... Although it does have me thinking about going full ahead and trying a straight lol

    Other than that, I enjoy playing guitar

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    Welcome to the forum

    Here is a link to find other members.

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search
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    Welcome to SRP!
    At which end of the State are you?
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    Welcome!

    I switched to a DE from cartridges as well. The learning curve there helped make the transition to straight razors easier. Once you can build a good lather, shave without nicks and burn and have the technique down (maintaining an angle and a light touch, especially), go for straights. But it is certainly easier to learn these things with a more forgiving razor like a DE. Even though I used Feather blades in my DE with no burn or issues, when I switched to straights (3 or 4 weeks ago), I had to further refine my technique. I think jumping into straights too soon could be discouraging, and I'd hate to see that; it really is a wonderful way to shave. I've gone from seeing shaving as a chore to looking forward to my shave each day.

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    Central actually... Just moved to Wausau from New Orleans in January
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    Hi J. Welcome to the Shave addiction.

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    Welcome to the forum. I'm still use my DE most of the time. When you start using a Straight, don't try doing a full shave the first time.

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    Hi and welcome. Any questions feel free to ask. Start with a straight as soon as you like. You just do a bit then finish with the de. Many of us go straight from cart to straights and yes there is a learning curve but go slow and light and its not as daunting as you think it will be. Good luck with your shaves and any questions feel free to ask
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    Thanks for the welcome guys!

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    Hi & welcome to SRP. Sorry I'm late for the party, I check back from time to time many times a day. Usually best to start in the Library in the Beginners Guide & go from there.

    Straight Razor Place Library:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Library

    Good to have you here.
    Good luck my friend.

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