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    Default Greetings from the UK

    Hello all,

    I've been hovering like a vulture over the Wiki section of this site for about 2 months, so i thought it was about time I registered, and say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to contribute to such an amazing resource for straight razor beginners. I finally got sick of paying stupid amounts of money for disposables that clogged up and died after a weekend's growth, and decided a straight razor was the way to go. All my research and everything I have learned, I have got from Lynn's videos and from all the info and posts on this site - huge thanks to you all. This was originally a cost-cutting, waste-saving exercise for me. I had not anticipated at all that it would turn a tedious daily chore into my most treasured daily ritual, and also a hobby which drives my wife nuts. I believe we call that kind of win a 'twofer'.

    I have attached a photo of the pair of 5/8" Gottas that are now interfering with my marriage. When I have learned to hone these beauties properly, and to shave my chin in one pass rather than the multiple ham-fisted swipes that I currently employ...I will die a happy man. looking forward to advice on those topics from all you straight razor veterans out there.


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    Cheers all.

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    Hi and welcome. Have a very similar case had 2 7/8 Ern razors in it. Yours looks in great condition and the Gottas are a nice razor. Good luck with your shaves and any questions feel free to ask
    My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed

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    Welcome to the forum.
    Laughter, Love, & Shaving

    ~ Celestino ~

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    Welcome to SRP GB

    Looks like your on the right track. Gotta 120s take a very nice edge.

    Have fun.

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    Welcome to the forum GolfBravo. That's a lovely looking pair of Gottas. Good luck with those. Where in the UK are you?

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    Welcome to SRP!
    Nice razor set.

    The chin can be a difficult area to deal with. Just take it slow.
    The wife can be even more difficult to work with.
    Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead - Charles Bukowski

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    Down in Dorset right now. Originally from your neck of the woods though, by the looks of it.

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