Felicitations from Philadelphia!

**Harper** · 03-30-2016, 04:26 PM

Good morning, all! I realized I originally posted this in the incorrect place, so here it is again...

My name is Glenn and I live in Philadelphia, PA. I had been enjoying shaving with a DE razor for a few years but have been fascinated by straight razor shaving for a long time. On a whim, I recently took the plunge and bought a serviceable straight, watched Lynn's You-Tube video and bought his DVD and am now enjoying the pleasures (in earnest) of the gentlemanly shave!

I then quickly purchased a good strop and 2 nice razors from SRD; a Ralph Aust and Dovo! I've now shaved with both of these and am on my way to having a razor rotation! I also ordered a "Le Luxe" (Barber's Notch, 6/8, in 01 Steel) from Jacob Ray on a whim. (Any information on this maker's work would be welcome!) The acquisition syndrome has begun in earnest!

This site and Imperial Shaving have been great resources for me as I begin, so thanks to all who contribute and work to introduce the uninitiated but interested to "true" shaving. I'm at the sometimes irritating beginning of learning a new skill, but all-in-all, it's a pleasure to be here!

**MattCB** · 03-30-2016, 04:51 PM

Welcome to SRP, sounds like you are off to a good start!

**outback** · 03-30-2016, 06:08 PM

Welcome, it is a pleasure to have you.

**Moonshae** · 03-31-2016, 02:00 AM

Where in Philly do you live? My wife grew up in south Philly.

**celestino** · 03-31-2016, 02:06 AM

Welcome, Glenn.

**FAL** · 03-31-2016, 02:16 AM

Glad to have you here Glen, Welcome to SRP.

**Prahston** · 04-03-2016, 05:42 PM

Starting SR Shaving is kind of a, "Congratulations... I'm sorry.", situations!!

But, you are in the whirlwind now and with a good start so might as well enjoy the ride!

**Tarkus** · 04-05-2016, 10:43 PM

Welcome its always good to see another Philly man join the fold. Hope you have a blast with your new passion.

**Harper** · 04-09-2016, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Prahston

Starting SR Shaving is kind of a, "Congratulations... I'm sorry.", situations!!

But, you are in the whirlwind now and with a good start so might as well enjoy the ride!

I think I understand! I spend far too much time on shaving sites now!

**Harper** · 04-09-2016, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Moonshae

Where in Philly do you live? My wife grew up in south Philly.

I grew up in the Northeast but now live in Germantown/Mt. Airy.

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