Thread: Hello from Southern Maryland

Hello All

I am new to the world of straight razors. I have been using a DE for the past 3 to 4 years and decided just last month to give straights a try. I started out by getting my first straight from Vintage Blades LLC. I got a DOVO Solingen 504B 'Classic'. Before that ever came in the mail I had also bought a Bismarck Registered. I have since purchased a Boker Tree 106 and a J. S. Holler / Adolph Blaich that has Gentleman's Razor on the blade. Then just today I picked up a BresDuck Dubl Duck Satinedge that does not have the original scales. All of this since the 29 of January. I think I may have a problem.

I am planning/hoping to be able to hone my razors myself in a year followed by being able to recondition them shortly there after.

Welcome, your in the right place and in good company.
Very nice acquisitions so far!!!

Judging by your current pace, I am predicting that you will want to learn how to hone them by summer if not sooner. I was just as eager, but I did have the honor of learning from a highly-regarded mentor and restorer who lives within driving distance. You should keep an out for a local meet-up and/or check to see if someone near you might teach you the basics of honing when you are ready to learn that skill.

I like your variety of blades, too. Those will give you a fair idea of what you like for steel origin, grind, size, etc. Solingen steel rocks! Have fun.

Hello and welcome to SRP!
Looks like you got a great start with some fine razors.
I would normally advise you to watch out for the rabbit hole but you've already taken the plunge.
Good luck and enjoy the forum!

Pete <:-}

Welcome. We often buy way too much way too fast. There are a lot of fun aspects to this adventure. I hope you get to have fun with all of them.

Welcome. I hail from Southern Maryland myself.

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Welcome checkni utility the library and ask any questions.

Hi and welcome aboard. Since you already have RAD all I can say is watch out for the rest of the AD'S. Try to keep it simple to start with it will make it easier to learn. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask

Welcome to SRP!!
A lot of great folks and info here.

Sounds like you're off to a great start, enjoy and have fun!

Welcome to SRP!! You are in good company here with your current aflictions. You have some good, bold goals and you are certainly in the right place to help pull it all off. Enjoy the journey!!