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02-12-2017, 09:09 PM #1
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- Feb 2017
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Thanked: 0Newbie 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 I've found some great information here in the short time I've been lurking and look forward to hanging out.
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02-12-2017, 11:28 PM #2
From one Noob to another welcome aboard.
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02-12-2017, 11:34 PM #3
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 funLook sharp and smell nice for the ladies.~~~Benz
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring ― Marilyn Monroe
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02-12-2017, 11:37 PM #4
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.
"Go easy"
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02-12-2017, 11:44 PM #5
Welcome to the forum. Seems like you have a less than vague idea what you're in for. Have fun and see you around!
--Mark
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02-12-2017, 11:49 PM #6
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- Baden, Ontario
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Thanked: 2284Welcome 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.
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02-13-2017, 12:30 AM #7
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- Feb 2017
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- SW Ontario, Canada
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Thanked: 0Thank 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!
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02-13-2017, 01:59 AM #8
Hello and welcome to SRP!
Enjoy the forum.
Pete <:-}"Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss Slowly,
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret ANYTHING
That makes you smile." - Mark Twain
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02-13-2017, 02:04 AM #9
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- Orangeville, Ontario
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Thanked: 4207Welcome aboard, lots of us from SW Ontario on here. Enjoy the pursuit, and the shave.
"Depression is just anger,, without the enthusiasm."
Steven Wright
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02-13-2017, 02:22 AM #10
Yes there are quite a few of us lurking here. Welcome