Thread: Hello from Cambridge UK

Hello every one a new member from the UK just restarted straight razor shaving after working shift work for 30 years now retired and time to get back into the art.
Look forward to reading tips on resharping and care for the razor and been looking at the Japanese razors I have two German razors that require a strop I had one but cannot find it just ordered two different strops to try.
Kenj

Welcome back to the fold, sir. You have been missing out on the fun for way too long. This sport will definitely make your retirement more enjoyable. Cheers!

Many Thanks Speedster

Welcome Kenj.

WARNING: Be careful to avoid Jamie's (celticcrusader) "Hone of the Day" and "Shave of the Day" posts, or you will surely suffer extreme bouts of Rasor Acquisition Disorder (RAD). He seems to get his grubby hands on all the real beauties from the world over (Japanese westerns, German, Spanish, etc.).



On a serious note, maybe you could get some one-on-one mentoring with razor honing from Jamie when you are ready for that step. It's the best way to start out honing the right way.

Cheers celticcrusader.

Thought my straight razors where sharp noooo never been used for 30 years give them a quick strop before I tryed another shave thought I would shave test on my arm second thoughts did not want to go round with shaved patches. tryed on my calf not to bad re stroped and same thing again now it's sharp got some funny looks off the wife good job I don't wear shorts just wondering how long leg hair takes to grow

Hi, Welcome to SRP, nice to see another UK member.

Thank You alpla444. Not always in Cambridge being retired spend a lot of time in the Motorhome

Hello Kenj and welcome back to SRP!
You're in very good company with quite a few members here from across the pond.
You'll be able to find all the information you need here to get reacquainted with straight razor shaving.
Enjoy your time here on the forum!

Pete <:-}