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08-04-2015, 02:16 PM #1Senior Member
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Hey, from Georgia !
Mike, checking in. Completely new to the world of straight razor shaving. My razor ( Thiers ) arrived yesterday. Going to be a long learning curve, I guess, but even at 63 it's gonna be fun. Watched my dad for years so, reckon I'm switching over .
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08-04-2015, 02:21 PM #2Senior Member
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Hey, Mike! Welcome to Straight Razor Place.
In case you havent seen it the library here at SRP has a Beginners Guide that will help shorten the learning curve. This video is also a great learning tool.
Good luck!
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08-04-2015, 03:59 PM #3
Hi & welcome to SRP. I hope you got a strop when you got that nice TI. You must strop it before each shave but many strop it before & after each shave. By switching, you will notice a much closer & smoother shave when one is honed & stropped right, plus it's much more enjoyable IMO. If you subscribe to Lynn's YouTube video's, you will be able to see all of them, which cover a little of everything. You have a stretch of road to go but you will enjoy the ride. If you have any questions just ask.
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08-04-2015, 07:40 PM #4Senior Member
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Hi and welcome. As Steve has said you will need a strop as well. Was your razor pro honed. If not send it out for honing before you start. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask
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08-05-2015, 03:04 AM #5Senior Member
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Welcome!
Great advice above. It's never too late to learn something new, especially when it it as fun and rewarding as straight shaving!
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08-05-2015, 04:12 AM #6Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP from South Carolina.
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08-05-2015, 10:53 AM #7Senior Member
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Thanks for the welcome and information, everyone. This place is a wealth of knowledge !
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08-05-2015, 09:34 PM #8Boker Fan
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Welcome to the forum.
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08-06-2015, 03:34 AM #9Sharp as a spoon.
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Welcome to SRP, if you have any other questions, just post. Don't get discouraged if you have a set back, we've all been in your shoes at some point.
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08-06-2015, 03:52 AM #10Member
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A displaced Texas Welcome from Kalifornia !!
Every time I see folks from Georgia I think of Jerry Reeds "Are yooou from Dixie!?!" Well I'm from Dixie too!!Searching With My Good Eye Closed
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