Hello from Virginia

**TomSlick** · 12-12-2015, 01:38 PM

I have been reading and studying straight razors for several months. I have been shaving with DEs for over 2 years. Last night, I finally dove in and purchased my first straight - a hopefully barely used Ralf Aust 5/8.

Thank you for all of the helpful information on this site. I hope to be able to give something back when I gain some experience.

Denis

**zugbug** · 12-12-2015, 10:18 PM

Welcome to the wealth of knowledge that is SRP, don't be afraid to ask questions. As long as that razor came in shave ready it'll be a great starter, I have the same one. You will need a strop, however, if you don't already have one. Best of luck and enjoy it.

**Aldwyn** · 12-13-2015, 01:32 AM

Welcome aboard!

There is a learning curve, and you will, at first, not be able to get as good of a shave from your straight as you did you DE. Dont let that discourage you... keep at it, and you'll be good as good in no time!

**Leatherstockiings** · 12-13-2015, 01:51 AM

Hello, Denis. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

**criswilson10** · 12-13-2015, 04:51 AM

Welcome to SRP!
I hope your research included the beginner's section on the site here. If it didn't, then read through it.
If you have any questions, then ask away.

**technonine** · 12-13-2015, 02:59 PM

Welcome tomslick ^^/

**engine46** · 12-14-2015, 12:48 AM

Hi Denis & welcome aboard. I see you gat a Ralf Aust, very good razor. There is one on eBay & i just looked & it is still there so I know you didn't get it from there but it is just a tad less than what it goes for on Straight Razor Designs plus the one from SRD comes shave ready & you get a free honing with it when it needs it. I hope it still has the edge on it & it is possible that Lynn honed it if it originally came from SRD. I hope you have a strop with it because if not, you will need one asap. You can also practice stropping with a butter knife or dull knife to keep from cutting your strop & dulling the edge on the razor. Like Cis said, go to the Beginners Guide & move on from there. You'll be there reading until you get tired & it is time for bed!!!
Great to have you here. Any questions, just ask!
Good luck my friend.

**SRNewb** · 12-14-2015, 01:02 AM

Welcome to SRP, Denis!

**eddy79** · 12-14-2015, 12:35 PM

Hi and welcome aboard. Any questions feel free to ask.

**TomSlick** · 12-14-2015, 05:14 PM

Thank you all for the greetings and advice. I had some dealings with Larry at Whipped Dog previously and found him to be a great guy, so I ordered the Poor Man's Strop from him to get started.

The gentleman that I purchased the Ralf Aust from informed me this morning that he purchased the razor from SRD and that it was shave ready. He is also including an antique store razor that he used for practice along with an inexpensive strop. He wanted to make sure that I didn't mess up the Ralf Aust right off the bat.

There is a lot of generosity and kindness in this community, and I am grateful.

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