Hello from Vermont

[VTshaver]

Been using this forum for a bit to gather some info on straight razors and how to use them. I made the jump to a straight not that long ago...I started with a Sight Unseen Razor and poor mans strop from Whipped dog Straights. The razor from Whipped dog is a Vintage 5/8 Shumate Tonso...Enjoyed that so a few days ago I made the big purchase and bought a Ralf Aust Solingen 6/8 African Blackwood Spanish Point, and a Straight Razor Designs Premium 3 inch Leather Strop from Lynn at Straight Razor Designs (very impressed with Straight Razor Designs, shipping was very fast and the products were beautiful). Lucky me it was all delivered right before Christmas (merry christmas to me). I shaved with the Ralf Aust Christmas morning and I absolutely love the Aust! The shave was amazing...so smooth and easily the best shave I have ever had.

As you can tell I completely enjoy it and am getting a better shave every time I try. I look forward to continuing to learn and becoming a better wet shaver.

[KenWeir]

I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! Welcome aboard & good luck on your future shaves. Any questions do ask. There are lots of experts here who are always happy to help

[bouschie]

Welcome. You made a good choice with the Ralf Aust. I own a 5/8 and love it.

[petercp4e]

Welcome to SRP from another New Englander.
Sounds like you are well on your way down the path of straight razor shaving. You will certainly be able to find the answers to any questions that you might have here.
Enjoy the forum!

Pete <:-}

[VTshaver]

Bouschie, I was looking at a 5/8 but figured as i had a 5/8 and wanted to try a bigger blade.

Petercp4e, Thank you. This forum has helped so much already.

[Dieseld]

Welcome to SRP there's a lot of great folks and info here.
Congrats on the new fine piece of shaving equipment, I've looked at those and they are nice

[pinklather]

Best of welcomes, VT.

You can already tell you're glad you went for quality in a shave. I've used both of those blades, they're both excellent. 'Would be hard to do better.
You also know you hit the mother lode of superb help & attitudes. 'Very glad to have you.

Have fun, enjoy the learning. Don't spoil the fun by trying too hard. It'll come anyway.

[MisterClean]

Welcome to the Forum. Pamper yourself, you deserve it.

[eddy79]

Hi and welcome aboard.

[Walterbowens]

Hello, and welcome to the forum.