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03-02-2016, 05:31 PM #1Junior Member
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New to SR from Nottingham, UK
Hi to everyone.
After 16 yrs of military service and using a variety of disposable razors I've decided to try the art of Straight Razor shaving.
I bought: - Artamis Straight Razor (Carbon Fibre Pattern) - Health & Grooming | Menkind
With this strop: - Men Rocks Leather Strop with Clasp - Classic Men's Shaving Accessory | Menkind
After watching a few videos I thought I'd take the plunge and go for a shave............no blood but also a fair amount of stubble left
Now I know it'll take time but can anyone give me some pointers.
Thanks for any future info
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03-02-2016, 05:39 PM #2Senior Member
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Get the razor honed by a pro, pm Jaime, or someone in your neck of the woods the razor ain't shave ready,,,(celticcrusader). Tc
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03-02-2016, 05:42 PM #3Senior Member
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If you're in Nottingham, you're very lucky to be close to one of the most knowlegable straight razor aficionados there is in SRP member Gary Haywood. His Barbershop is here ..
http://thestraightrazorspecialist.com/barber-shop/Last edited by Druid; 03-02-2016 at 05:45 PM.
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03-02-2016, 06:51 PM #4Member
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03-02-2016, 09:04 PM #5Senior Member
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Hi and welcome. There is a possibility it is a razor shaped object and wont be any good but send it to a pro for assessment and honing if possible. Unfortunately with razors buying cheap usually means junk. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask
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03-02-2016, 10:25 PM #6Senior Member
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Hi and welcome, I,m in Nottingham it's probably not far from you? I live in mapperly and my shop is ten minutes from city centre.
I would think the razor is,nt top quality razor may or may not take a descent edge. Not to sure about the strop neither.
Pm me and I really don't mind spending the afternoon with you.
Regards Gary
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03-05-2016, 02:53 AM #7Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum.
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03-05-2016, 04:59 AM #8Senior Member
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Welcome. I'd have a chat with Gary. Can't beat face to face.
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03-05-2016, 08:10 PM #9Boker Fan
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Welcome to the forum. Definitely take Gary up on his offer of a face to face. Invaluable.
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03-05-2016, 08:17 PM #10Senior Member
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Go and see Gary! It's gutting to be told you may have spent money on the wrong things. I've got some spare soaps and things lying around that you would be welcome to, to ease the blow and a brush. Your best shot of making this work is going to see Gary!
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