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