Thread: Hey There!

Hello everyone! I just received my first 2 straight razors passed down from my grandfather and I decided that now is the time dive into the world of straight razor shaving. I have been curious and read info quite awhile but I finally decided to take the plunge so any and all tips and info are welcome. I live in East Tennessee and have been using a double edge safety razor for awhile but am really looking forward to joining the "big leagues"!

And if anyone could point me in the direction of the best place to get my new blades cleaned up and honed, I would be very appreciative.

Personally, I would go with Gssixgun (Glen @ Welcome GemStar Customs - Gem Star Customs). Mainly because he taught me how to hone, lives nearby, and has decades of experience with straight razors. I'm not sure who might perform this work closer to your neck of the woods.

As for heirloom razors, you might want to preserve those for special occasions and find a good vintage razor in the Buy/Sell/Trade area of the forum. There's always deals to be found here on a weekly basis. I just saw someone post 2 blades for $65 shipped!

Good luck and take your time learning!

Hi there. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

Welcome to SRP!
First, put away the heirloom razors.
The razor you learn on usually gets beat up by accidentally hitting the sink, faucet, countertop, floor, etc. You don't want that to happen to an heirloom.
So buy a shave ready razor from the classifieds on this site or a quality new one and learn to shave with it.
Once you learn to shave then you should use the heirlooms.

Start by reading the Beginner's Guide in the Library, it will answer a lot of your questions.

And add your location to your profile, hopefully someone is in your area that can help you out in person.

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome aboard, there are plenty people in here that are willing to help.
Look up members by location and you will find someone.
Make sure to attend meets as they happen almost in every region.
Cheers!

Hello and welcome to SRP.
Enjoy your time here on the forum and have fun.

Pete <:-}

you have been given good advise where to send them,, and it really doesn't matter where your at the mailbox is just a short walk away. we also have several other guys who hone for a living including the owner of this site, I have used Glen for years and I,ll give my recommendation. I would have those heirlooms cleaned up and set aside till you learn how to shave and strop first just so that you don't mess them up, they are probably just everyday ordinary razors not worth much money but as an heirloom from family they are priceless Tc

Welcome. And as has been stated, you got some good info already. Read. One thing that is important but not said very often is shaving after your shower is best. Helps get the skin and whiskers ready for the shave but... dont shave naked! And dont try to catch the blade if it slips out of your hand. Run from the room and comeback and pick it up. You dont want to loose any of the 21 digits you got!

Hi and welcome. Great advice to start with another razor. I speak from personal experience. My first sure ain't what it was to start with. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask