New member from Texas/Taiwan

[taichungman]

HI guys and girls with hair. And then again, do you have to own hair in order to own a SR? I think not; I think it's more about the steel than it is about hair. If not , why would you/we own so many.
I have been lurking for a long while but felt unworthy to be among so many knowledgeable SR owners.
I've been shaving on and off with SR's for around 50 years now. I started by sneaking my dad's back in the 60's but he found out real quick; it had something to do with his dull SR and the cuts on my face. He finally taught me how to use the strop. Originally, I had thought his strop was just to whip my ass with, which some of you ole timers are probably familiar with. After my dad passed in the 80's, my older brother took the SR and Strop and haven't see them since. I think he lost them in a fire and that's how it goes sometimes. I remember my dad in the 50's shaving with that same razor when I was 5 or so but I remember the strop more. Still, I wish I could have that history now to hold on to besides just the memory.

I travel a lot and travel light so haven't been using my SR much in the last 15 years. TSA agents frown on that sort of thing in your CO. In the past the SR was just a tool I needed and didn't think much about what brand it was and didn't even own a strop. Most of the time I would use a piece of cardboard to even up the edge the best I could. Mostly I've used a safety razor but since retirement I'm trying to get back into the SR thing.

I live in Texas six or so months out of the year and spend the rest of the time in Taiwan. I have a passion for travel and sailing and have done a lot of both in my adult life. I have 5 daughters and one son aged from 7 years old up to 50. Obviously, though a senior and retired , I haven't given up on life yet.
I own no expensive SR's at this time but I believe that will change with time. I know how this works; I've collected knives for over 30 years. Right now I've got a vintage Cracker Jack 11/16 that I use and three vintage A Wingen Jr. Red Point SR's that are keepers. I'm in the process of acquiring a custom made SR by a well known maker at this time but I'll keep that under wraps until it arrives. If and when it arrives then I'll have some bragging rights.
I do appreciate all the info and knowledge that you share on the forum. I'm excited about becoming a member and hope that I can contribute some way in the future.
thank you D.W.Brumfield/aka Beemer

[eddy79]

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

[criswilson10]

Welcome to SRP!
Definitely get a strop to go with the new razor. Leather leaves a smoother blade than cardboard.

[taichungman]

Thanks criswilson10 and eddy79 for your welcome; I appreciate it. I do have a question about a point on a SR. I'm not for sure what it is but I saw some pics on the internet kind of like it that was labeled a Spanish point. I'll try and put an image of it on here. Or should I ask this question in another forum?

[Utopian]

Yup, that is a Spanish point.
Welcome to the forum!
I assume that you have taught the 7 year old to respect, and leave alone, your razors?

[Prahston]

Welcome Taichungman!!

Sounds like you have a wealth of interest and experience to build on!! Are there any shaving rituals/tools that are different/specific to Taiwan? I remember a FB Member posted about his culture snapping DE Blades in half and shaving with one side held in their hand... Those kind of details are always interesting and fun to share!!

Shawn
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[Prahston]

And...

Looks like the 4th Annual North Central Texas Meet is coming up in Feb:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...-workshop.html

[Ernie1980]

Welcome! +1 on getting a leather strop, it will make a difference in your shaves. When you are here where in Texas do you live?

[taichungman]

Hi, Utopian.....Well I don't have that strop yet to teach her like I was taught but I have given her a good talking to. Anyway, she is a lot smarter than I was a 7. I have many knives I've collected over the years and she has been around them, so she knows what is off limits. But, you have a good point; they all need to be taught the in's and out's.

[taichungman]

Hi Shawn, There are not many or any Taiwanese here with beards so I opted out of getting a SR shave at the local barber. They do shave my neck with SR but that is it. I think I have more experience that they. My wife told me they don't do SR shaves here but I have heard of some being done in Taipei, which is a much bigger city with more Westerners. I do get a hair wash, haircut and massage for 5.00 USD though.

Welcome Taichungman!!

Sounds like you have a wealth of interest and experience to build on!! Are there any shaving rituals/tools that are different/specific to Taiwan? I remember a FB Member posted about his culture snapping DE Blades in half and shaving with one side held in their hand... Those kind of details are always interesting and fun to share!!

Shawn
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