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Thread: Got the bug!!!

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    Default Got the bug!!!

    It started as an itch, and when the scab formed and I picked it, it quickly turned into fully fledged RAD (repeated acquisition disorder)!

    Yes after a bit of initial curiosity I decided to take the plunge and joined the open razor community and yes I'm a newbie and have the scars to prove it!!

    I initially bought a shavette to stick my toe in the water which I think was a mistake in hindsight, but have now taken the plunge and have acquired both a relatively new Boker Edelweiss and vintage Rawson Brothers (which from the pictures looks not too bad but will need some work). I will probably enjoy trying to give it a new lease of life.

    Lots to read here I'm sure and much more blood to spill before I'm fully proficient! I'm sure it will be fun though.

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    Welcome to the forum! I'm with you, I think the shavettes are a mistake too. Unless you consider the Feather's a shavette - cuz I really like the Feather's.

    Look forward to hearing how you get on - again - welcome.
    David

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    I first bought a shavette and man it tore me up! But the straights are so awesome. Glad your enjoying yourself!

    Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk

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    Welcome to SRP!
    I started with a shavette and still use it for one shave a month. They just take time to learn and the right blade.
    Read the Beginner's section in the Library and feel free to ask us questions.
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    Hi and welcome aboard. Make sure that you get your straights pro honed and do check out the library and beginners forum. Good luck
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    I also started with a shavette. I'm GLAD I did too!
    They are MUCH less forgiving and if you can shave with one of those a straight is EASY.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chevhead View Post
    I also started with a shavette. I'm GLAD I did too!
    They are MUCH less forgiving and if you can shave with one of those a straight is EASY.
    That's what I'm hoping!

    Thanks for the welcome everybody ��
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    G'Day and welcome to the insanity.
    I did things the other way round and got a shavette after using a cut-throat for a few years - just to see what the fuss was about - now I use it instead of my DE.
    You might like to amend your profile to let us know where you hail from - you never know, there might be another member just around the corner
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    Hang on and enjoy the ride...

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    Welcome to the forum.
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