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04-04-2016, 05:11 PM #1Junior Member
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Greetings
So, I'm a little late to this party, given that I've already posted a couple of times, but I thought I would introduce myself nonetheless.
My name is Scott, I'm a software engineer in Burnsville, MN. I'm just getting into straight razor shaving, mostly because it forces me to slow down my morning routine on the days that I shave with a straight - helps to calm things down, and center myself before the day. Also, I'm one who likes ritual and tradition (one of the reasons I'm a hockey referee).
I originally purchased a Gold Dollar straight razor before I knew what I was doing, and that didn't really work out great for me, so I purchased a Le Grelot Frameback on the classifieds, and it's been working pretty well for me.
I'm doing pretty well right now - I'm able to get a reasonable shave for the time being. I'm really striving to get as close as I can with a cartridge razor (which I'm not currently successful at right now). I'd like to eventually replace my Mach3 completely. I could probably use some mentoring, but I'm not 100% sure how to get started setting something up with a mentor.
Hope to see you all on the forums!
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04-04-2016, 05:46 PM #2Senior Member
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You may wish to check the members list for a mentor in your area. There are several very knowledgeable and respected MN. members,give one a pm. Good luck ! http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...name&field2=MN
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04-04-2016, 05:56 PM #3Senior Member
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Hi and welcome aboard. Any questions feel free to ask
My wife calls me.........
Can you just use Ed
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04-05-2016, 01:56 AM #4Senior Member
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Welcome, Scott.
Laughter, Love, & Shaving
~ Celestino ~
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04-05-2016, 02:11 AM #5Razor Vulture
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Indeed! Welcome, Scott! Lots to learn here!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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04-05-2016, 02:30 AM #6Senior Member
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If nothing else I can show you how not to do it.....
Send me a PM
Tim
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04-05-2016, 03:34 AM #7Senior Member
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Welcome aboard.
It took me about a month of every day use before I got a shave as close as the cartridge. It took another 2 months before I could consistently do it.
Patience, practice, and time will get you there if you don't find a mentor. Just try to enjoy the ride.Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead - Charles Bukowski
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04-08-2016, 05:05 AM #8Senior Member
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Lots of members here are from Minnesota. Especially twin cities area.
What a curse be a dull razor; what a prideful comfort a sharp one
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04-10-2016, 04:29 PM #9Seeking Shaving Zen
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Welcome to SRP!! Keep an eye on the 'Get Togethers And Meetings' area here:
Get Togethers and Meetings
You can learn more at a Meet in a few hours than you can with months of online/video research.
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04-10-2016, 05:38 PM #10Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP!
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