Thread: The time is near!

Hello all. I am a new member to the community. I have been shaving with a Merkur DE effort about 11 years now. I haven't bought anything fancy yet. Just been using the same Merkur travel DE the whole time. I also have a Merkur HD Slant that I use on occasion if I have gone a few days without shaving, but for the most part stick to my trusty little rasor. Paired up with feather blades I get a comfortable satisfying shave that I've never felt needed changing. I have about a dozen soaps and creams that I use and that's about the extent of my straying.

I am very comfortable with my razor and it has traveled the world with me. I've personally experienced how the TSA friends upon a case of razor blades. Lol. I now keep them in my check in bag. This 1 single Merkur has provided nice shaves and comfort in places such as Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan to name a few.

Anyways, I just recently (yesterday) ordered a basic Dovo straight and 3 inch strop from Straight Razor Designs. I don't know if there are any more to come after that, but I am determined to learn how to use this new razor completely. Maybe my usual shave will take double the time initially, but the wife will just have to deal with it. Lol.

I appreciate the wealth of information here on this site. I may not have much to contribute at this time, but eventually I will know the ins and outs of this new journey and will hopefully then be able to return knowledge back to the community.

I am happy to take any advice that comes my way.

Welcome to the forum. Ask questions - someone will help.

You might put your town in your avatar. Members may live close by.

Here is a link to find members near you.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

Do not strop the razor for the first shave. Coming from Lynn, it is good to go. I don't even wipe off the oil. The soap will take care of that.

Great intro, Garza! Welcome.

I feel I must need to thank you for your service!

You have done well in your purchase. Watch videos on the shave and those on stropping.
(I can personally recommend those by Lynn)

Taking care of your face and your edge is paramount.

Welcome to SRP

As you ban see, there's a lot of great folks and info here. Check out the library

Enjoy and have fun!!

And thank you for your service sir

Welcome aboard.
A Merkur DE is my go to " crap late for a meeting cause I slept in" grab even after I switched to a proper straight.
Great first purchase and as others have said, read, ask, and take it gentle. Just shave the lather, not the face, and the whiskers will fall.
And also as others have mentioned thank you for your service. The entire continent benefits from your commitment,,so thanks from the north.

Thank you everyone for the great welcome. I appreciate the quick replies and am already seeing that this community is a great one.

Welcome to SRP!

Welcome to SRP, Garzaci! I hope you find shaving with a straight razor even more enjoyable than your Merkur DE. It does take some time to develop the skill, but keep at it and before long you will be impressed I'm sure.

As you can already tell, this is a welcoming community so ask any questions that come to mind as you learn this exciting way of shaving.

Hi and welcome. Start slow and finish with the de. Add areas as comfortable and before long you will pick it up. Good luck with your shaves.

Hello and welcome to SRP.
We're all here to help so don't be shy.
Enjoy your time here on the forum and have fun.

Pete <:-}