Thread: Hi from Montreal

Hi, I'm Joel from Montreal. I'm just getting into wet shaving, and really into learning more about it!

I'm using a Merkur 34C HD safety razor at the moment, learning all about my face and hair (as well as good prep work), but hope to make the move to a straight razor within the year. I'll definitely be looking for tips and any info I can get my hands on.

I've been shaving for almost 25 years now, and I can't believe I didn't get into this sooner. Until I got the safety razor, I used to hate shaving - now I look forward to it. I imagine it'll be even better with the straight razor!

Hi and welcome aboard. Any questions feel free to ask

Welcome to SRP!

I think all of us have asked the question of "Why didn't anyone tell me that cartridge razors suck?" Easing in with a safety razor is a great way to start.

If you have any questions, just ask, we are here to help.

Welcome to the forum, Joel.

+1 on the, "... why didn't we learn about this sooner?!", deal when it comes to Wet Shaving.

Last year I got my Dad (late 60's) a Birth Year DE/Gillette Super Speed and asked him about shaving when he was younger and he said he learned on and used a DE initially then Plastics/Disposables became "High Tech" and he just got away from them. Seems strange to me but makes sense

Welcome to SRP!! Enjoy the shaves and the journey!

Shawn
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Welcome fellow Montrealer.

As many here, I followed the same path, the DE was the gateway drug to the Straight Razor.

If using a DE is like buying fresh organic produce from the market, using a straight razor is like growing it yourself. There is a much more pleasure and satisfaction in it.

Enjoy!