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    Hello to you all.

    ALthough I have had a previous dalience with SRs. I have again become interested. Perhaps my upcoming mandatory retirement is a factor. I think the struggle to learn a new skill is appealing; or, maybe I just like to bleed! At this point I consider it all magic and my meager honing success will be chalked up to luck...or voodoo.

    I have only shaved with a SR 5 times but I seem to be improving. My straights are still not as comfortable as my DE. I have had one razor honed by a pro and purchased a new Hart Steel meat cleaver. I have only sharpened one blade that can achieve the same results, purely accidental. I have already garnished some valuable info from this site that I hope to put into practice.

    This seems like a rather personable enviroment.
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    Hello, Kmcmichael. Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

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    Welcome to SRP.

    Now that you will have time on your hands you can visit with members in your area. There a couple in Texas.

    Here is a link to find them.

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search
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    Welcome. Ask what you need to and go to a meet at your first opportunity. There is a lot to learn, but it isn't rocket science. You will find success!
    It's not what you know, it's who you take fishing!

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    Welcome. I followed the same path as you...first tried a LONG time ago. Came back 2 years ago and love it.

    Hope you do too.
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    Hi and welcome. Good luck with your shaves and any questions feel free to ask.
    My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed

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    Welcome to SRP!

    There are lots of members in Texas and several nearby to you if my memory is correct. Try and meet up with some of them, a few hours with an experienced shaver will bring you up to speed a lot faster than reading and watching videos. Of course, checking out the beginner's section in the library is always a good idea for reading.

    And of course, feel free to ask questions.
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    Welcome to SRP. You will learn a lot on here & if you have any questions, just ask.
    Good luck my friend.

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    Welcome aboard. Enjoy the ride. SR shaving and honing is a great hobby.

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    Welcome to SRP! Honing, like shaving, is a skill that takes a little time to develop. Lots of good info in the library section. The right stones(especially a good bevel setter) will make learning much more enjoyable.

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