Thread: Hello.

Hello Heritage91, Benjamin, and welcome to SRP!
You might want to start your search for a new razor right here in the buy/sell/trade section.
One piece of advise is to make sure the razor you settle on is shave ready. Most that are for sale here are, and are from long time straight razor shavers that you can trust.
Good luck in your search.

Pete <:-}

Welcome! There are neighbors near to you registered here. The library is vast fund of information. Do a search for Nova Scotia members.
Above all, have fun!
~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

Welcome! There are neighbors near to you registered here. The library is vast fund of information. Do a search for Nova Scotia members.
Above all, have fun!
~Richard

+1, and welcome to the forum.

Sharpening straights is akin to sharpening drill bits, in that it is very idiosyncratic and there is really no comparison to any other tool. If you are adept at sharpening knives, you likely will have no success with a straight, you may even destroy it. But, it is a skill that can be fairly easily learned with a good teacher and your willingness to start as if you know nothing about honing, despite the skills you may have a sharpening other tools.

Watch ton's of videos. Ask questions here. Try to find someone local that can show you the ropes.

I've never used a shavette, but I'm told they are less forgiving than a traditional straight.

Welcome and have fun.

Welcome to SRP, there's a lot of great folks and info here as you've seen. And the B/S/T area is a great place to get your next razor.
Enjoy and have fun!

Hi and welcome aboard. Honing does require some learning but ain't too hard. Try watching the vids by Gssixgun on YouTube and as said if there is someone close try for a meeting. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask