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10-31-2016, 07:41 PM #1Senior Member
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Welcome John to the group. You have put together an excellent list and Don at Straight Razor Designs is great to deal with. I'd suggest you talk to him about a hanging strop and listen to his recommendations. Good luck on your journey. Ask questions and the guys will be happy to help you.
Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance.
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10-31-2016, 07:44 PM #2Senior Member
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John,
Welcome to Straight Razor Place!
My first razor was an Aust from SRD. Good choice. In fact, all of those on your list look like solid choices.
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10-31-2016, 07:48 PM #3Senior Member
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Welcome, from another Hoosier.
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10-31-2016, 07:51 PM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP!
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11-01-2016, 09:43 AM #5Senior Member
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Welcome aboard, from a fellow Hoosier!!!
Solid choices so far. Just remember to have as few variables as possible! For example: do not use a different shaving soap/cream every time you shave! Another thing to keep in mind regarding strops: you are likely to nick/cut your first one, so it is perfectly fine if you go with a "budget" model.
I'm a bit curious, what has been your shaving history up to this point?Decades away from full-beard growing abilities.
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11-01-2016, 01:00 PM #6Senior Member
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Hi and welcome aboard. Solid choices and can always upgrade to a hanging strop later and you will have the paddle for pastes for maintenance
My wife calls me.........
Can you just use Ed
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11-01-2016, 02:07 PM #7Junior Member
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Originally Posted by Crawler
Shaving history is normal everyday. I have tried the gillettes and electric razors. I usually grow a beard during the winter and haven't found anything good to trim with.Crawler likes this.
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11-01-2016, 03:01 PM #8Senior Member
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Welcome and enjoy the journey!
Keep it safe and Cheers,
Jer
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11-01-2016, 05:41 PM #9Junior Member
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First order placed at SRD:
Ralf Aust 5/8" Black Straight Razor & Strop Set
Straight Razor Designs 3" Premium IV English Bridle Strop
Added: Simpson Duke 1 BrushLast edited by john47150; 11-01-2016 at 09:06 PM.
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11-01-2016, 06:08 PM #10Senior Member
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I see that you went with a more premium strop. Have you read-up on how to practice your stropping technique?
Decades away from full-beard growing abilities.
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