Newbie from Ontario, Canada Checking In

Hello all. I've been using a safety razor for awhile now and have been interested in getting into straight razor shaving for some time. Not long ago I purchased a shavette to get a feel for it without committing a lot of money. I've gotten pretty good at it and I'm ready to take the next step. I have a Boker 5/8 King Cutter and a leather stropping board in my cart to get me started. I'm just waiting for a reply from the vendor to a question I have and will pull the trigger. I've suffered the acquisition disorders with wet shaving and pipes so I have a good idea what I'm in for on that front :D I've found some great information here in the short time I've been lurking and look forward to hanging out.

From one Noob to another welcome aboard.

Welcome to SRP!!

A lot of great folks and info here to get you on the right track.
Not sure where you're buying your razor from, but odds are it won't be shave ready. I could be wrong, but they usually aren't.
Why not check the Buy/Sell/Trade section here. You'll be getting a quality razor that is shave ready. The link is at the top of the page.

Whichever way you go, enjoy and have fun

Welcome, good to have you here. Lots of great folks and helpful info for you, have a look around and ask questions. Pipes, eh? I do believe we have a thread for that somewhere. Enjoy.

Welcome to the forum. Seems like you have a less than vague idea what you're in for. Have fun and see you around!

Welcome Elswood. It's a great place here at SRP. Lots of us here from SW Ontario too. If you ever need some help with anything, feel free to shoot me a PM.

Thank you all for the welcome.

@DieselD: The vendor I plan to buy from hones them to shave ready before shipping them out. As a bonus they are located reasonably close to me, about 2 hours up the road. I'd like to hone my own razors in the future but it's nice to have someplace nearby that offers the service in the meantime.

@HARRYWALLY thanks for the offer of help, I'll probably need to pick your brains once I get going!

Hello and welcome to SRP!
Enjoy the forum.

Pete <:-}

Welcome aboard, lots of us from SW Ontario on here. Enjoy the pursuit, and the shave.

Yes there are quite a few of us lurking here. Welcome

Welcome aboard neighbour....as mentioned, quite a few of us here from Ontario, welcome to the forum and enjoy the ride......:rock:

Great to hear that about the vendor. I know you will enjoy your new razor

No shortage of Canadians around here. Classic Edge is in Ontario and Phil puts a great edge on straight razors.

Welcome to the forum. :)

Welcome glad to have you join. Feel free to join in and ask questions lots of helpful and knowledgeable guys.

Hi and welcome. Any questions feel free to ask

The old continent also welcomes you on SRP.

Well, I've placed the order. Time to wait impatiently, really looking forward to my first shave with a proper straight razor!

Hey elswood
I missed your original post
Where are you at?
Mike

Welcome, you're sure to do well with the approach that you are taking.

:chapeau

@Mcbladescsar

Hi Mike, I'm near Chatham.

I've had some great shaves with the new razor since last post. Time to get looking into honing now. Down the rabbit hole I go!

Let me know if you need any help
I'm not that far away
Mike