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02-09-2016, 11:27 PM
BBownds

Hello From Texas

Hi All from Belton Texas!
I have been wanting to try straight razor shaving since I was way too young to shave. I am turning 50 in March so I think it's a great time to try it. After reading lots of info on this site (thank you all for your dedication to newcomers), I purchased a razor from a member and I cant wait to give it a try! I know it will take a lot of practice to get good but I so enjoy a nice close shave that I know I will get there. I already use oil, and a brush and shave soap and after shave cream as I hate canned shave cream since I never get an enjoyable shave from it.
Thanks again! Happy to find a place that has answered my MANY questions.
Brian
02-09-2016, 11:53 PM
Benz

Welcome. Looks like you're on the right track. All you need yet is a good strop.
02-10-2016, 12:25 AM
BBownds

My dad sent me a strop that has been hanging in the garage for as long as I can remember. It's a JM Garrett but not like one I've seen before: all the strops I've seen are smooth surface but this one if perforated with holes. I've cleaned and oiled it. I will see if it is usable.

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Originally Posted by Benz

Welcome. Looks like you're on the right track. All you need yet is a good strop.
02-10-2016, 12:45 AM
Utopian

I know that it's a long drive, but if you want to get a real jump start on your razor journey, you might want to make the 250 mile trip to Burkburnett this weekend.
Check it out HERE.

Oh, and "long drive" is relative. A few of us are coming down from Minnesota and Wisconsin, but Bruno wins the long distance prize by crossing the Atlantic!!!
02-10-2016, 12:45 AM
Ernie1980

Welcome from a fellow Texan! Take a look around and ask lots of questions they come up. Just an FYI, we like pictures...especially when talking about your new shaving toys:)
02-10-2016, 01:04 AM
tcrideshd

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Originally Posted by Utopian

I know that it's a long drive, but if you want to get a real jump start on your razor journey, you might want to make the 250 mile trip to Burkburnett this weekend.
Check it out HERE.

Oh, and "long drive" is relative. A few of us are coming down from Minnesota and Wisconsin, but Bruno wins the long distance prize by crossing the Atlantic!!!

Bruno takes the prize , I would say you guys in Minnesota are out the, , I,m only 725. Almost the same distance to Milwaukee. Tc
02-10-2016, 02:57 AM
celestino

Welcome, Brian.
02-10-2016, 03:21 AM
Willisf

Welcome to SRP!!!

Enjoy the shaving adventure and take it slow.

:chapeau
02-10-2016, 03:50 AM
eddy79

Hi and welcome. Any questions feel free to ask
02-10-2016, 05:56 PM
engine46

Hi Bounds & welcome aboard from one Texan to another. Hah! That would be something if our birthday's are on the same day! Mine is coming up also but I'll have 10 on ya. I live in the Houston area. You're definitely in the right place. I want to make that meet so badly but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. :(
If you can't make the meet, you can find someone possibly near you or the next best thing is to click on the Library above, then the Beginners Guide & go from there. Learn to use that strop & practice with a butterknife for now until you feel more confident. I haven't seen too many perforated strops plus that one is an heirloom so you don't want to damage it by cutting it or dulling a good blade. Also you can go to Youtube & watch video's. When you do, type in Lynn Abrams name, the owner of this forum & you will see his video's about many things on this subject. Great to have ya here. Any questions, just ask.
Good luck my friend.
02-10-2016, 06:11 PM
MisterClean

I'm new here too, but I've been shaving with a SR off and on for years. Enjoy it and take your time, it will become second nature soon. Freddie
02-10-2016, 06:48 PM
engine46

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Originally Posted by MisterClean

I'm new here too, but I've been shaving with a SR off and on for years. Enjoy it and take your time, it will become second nature soon. Freddie

Very true Freddie. I forgot to mention that but I already wrote a lot. I usually say to be patient & take your time. Thanks Freddie!
02-10-2016, 07:52 PM
Walterbowens

Heloo, and welcome to the forum!!
02-10-2016, 11:03 PM
BBownds

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Originally Posted by Walterbowens

Heloo, and welcome to the forum!!

Hello Walter, I get called "Bowens" quite a bit, lol!
02-10-2016, 11:12 PM
BBownds

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Originally Posted by engine46

Hi Bounds & welcome aboard from one Texan to another. Hah! That would be something if our birthday's are on the same day! Mine is coming up also but I'll have 10 on ya. I live in the Houston area. You're definitely in the right place. I want to make that meet so badly but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. :(
If you can't make the meet, you can find someone possibly near you or the next best thing is to click on the Library above, then the Beginners Guide & go from there. Learn to use that strop & practice with a butterknife for now until you feel more confident. I haven't seen too many perforated strops plus that one is an heirloom so you don't want to damage it by cutting it or dulling a good blade. Also you can go to Youtube & watch video's. When you do, type in Lynn Abrams name, the owner of this forum & you will see his video's about many things on this subject. Great to have ya here. Any questions, just ask.
Good luck my friend.

Thank You very much engine46. my bday is on the 9th. Thanks for all the great info. I have been combing through the forum learning all I can and will look for the videos. I've heard lots of people say to practice with a butter knife when stropping, that sounds like a good idea. If things work out I hope to get into honing as well but that's a ways off.
Brian
02-11-2016, 02:34 AM
K37

Welcome, if you have any questions or need help, I'm right down the road in Harker Heights.
02-11-2016, 11:58 AM
BBownds

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Originally Posted by K37

Welcome, if you have any questions or need help, I'm right down the road in Harker Heights.

Thanks K37. Do you know a local place for supplies? Heading to Austin this weekend but I hate making that drive every time I need something. And where can I get a razor honed locally?
Brian
02-11-2016, 12:06 PM
K37

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Originally Posted by BBownds

Thanks K37. Do you know a local place for supplies? Heading to Austin this weekend but I hate making that drive every time I need something. And where can I get a razor honed locally?
Brian

No, unfortunately I don't. I order all my supplies on the internet. As for razor honing, I will do it for free when you need it and show you how if you want. As long as you don't drop your razor or something, you should only need refreshes for a long time.
02-11-2016, 01:07 PM
BBownds

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Originally Posted by K37

No, unfortunately I don't. I order all my supplies on the internet. As for razor honing, I will do it for free when you need it and show you how if you want. As long as you don't drop your razor or something, you should only need refreshes for a long time.

Thanks! I may take you up on that! I am getting a honed razor so it should be a while before it needs re honing but I would love to eventually learn how.
Brian
02-11-2016, 01:37 PM
Firefighter2

Welcome Brian, and good luck with your new endeavour. I was hoping you could post a picture of that strop with the perforations in it. Thanks.

:chapeau
02-11-2016, 07:49 PM
engine46

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Originally Posted by K37

No, unfortunately I don't. I order all my supplies on the internet. As for razor honing, I will do it for free when you need it and show you how if you want. As long as you don't drop your razor or something, you should only need refreshes for a long time.

I had a friend that used to live in Harker Heights. That's north of Austin in the Killeen area isn't it? I lived in Austin awhile & I miss it.
02-11-2016, 09:45 PM
K37

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Originally Posted by engine46

I had a friend that used to live in Harker Heights. That's north of Austin in the Killeen area isn't it? I lived in Austin awhile & I miss it.

Correct. In between Killeen and Belton.
02-11-2016, 10:05 PM
engine46

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Originally Posted by K37

Correct. In between Killeen and Belton.

I thought it was in that area. Unfortunately my good friend passed away about 1 1/2 years ago & he was not that old. :(
02-11-2016, 10:05 PM
BBownds

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Originally Posted by Firefighter2

Welcome Brian, and good luck with your new endeavour. I was hoping you could post a picture of that strop with the perforations in it. Thanks.

:chapeau

Here you are:
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02-11-2016, 10:22 PM
engine46

I have see one before on eBay!
02-12-2016, 12:26 PM
Firefighter2

Hello From Texas

[QUOTE=BBownds;1600946]Here you are:

Thanks for the update, looks great! Hope it works well.