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09-15-2016, 05:38 AM #1Junior Member
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Hello from New York City
In my quest to use a straight razor and not permanently scar or kill myself I found this forum. I have always enjoyed a good straight shave at my barbershop and finally decided to give it a try myself.
So far my Dovo shavette, purchased at Pastuer's Pharmacy in NYC has provided quite the experience. I looking forward to learning from those who have gone before me, trudging the road of happy destiny.
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09-15-2016, 01:02 PM #2Senior Member
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Hi and welcome aboard. If you need anything or have questions feel free to ask
My wife calls me.........
Can you just use Ed
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09-15-2016, 02:07 PM #3Razorius Maximus
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Welcome to SRP....
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09-15-2016, 04:22 PM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum.
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09-15-2016, 04:47 PM #5Senior Member
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Welcome to the rabbit hole. Enjoy the journey.
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09-15-2016, 05:04 PM #6Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP, now the fun begins.
Couple of quick tips.
Prep and Lather well.
Stretch skin that your about to shave.
Try to keep blade angle as low as allowable by your blade of choice.
Do not use pressure, keep it light.
Under no circumstances make any lateral or sawing motions on your face.
Do this and nothing too terrible will happen.Don't drink and shave!
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09-15-2016, 05:22 PM #7Senior Member
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Also, keep your hands relatively dry so you don't drop your razor.
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09-15-2016, 05:46 PM #8Senior Member
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Shavettes are more finicky than straights regarding angle and pressure, and will bite you much quicker. If you can manage a good shave with those, regular straights will be an easy transition for you. Welcome to SRP.
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09-15-2016, 06:23 PM #9Senior Member
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Hi,,Welcome,,,Enjoy,,,,,,Ty
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09-15-2016, 06:25 PM #10Member
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Yep, thats true. Mastering a shavette will make a Str8 much more easier to use.
Originally Posted by Wayne1963
@pofo: I'll be on a week trip to NYC all the way from Hamburg, Germany, starting next week, and am planning to going to Pasteur's. I've done some windowshopping via google and am really looking forward to it. Enjoy your journey in Wetshaving.
Best Wishes
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