Thread: Hello from Canada

Welcome to the forum.

Hi, welcome on the forum.
It is worldwide the same. Ebay can be a good thing, sometimes but not for beginner. Websites like Ali and Amaz on are too tricky, even for experts. You can find good SR online from real (non virtual) stores that also have a web site. You have also handcraft makers, it is not cheap ...
My favourite is a belgian model made in 1905.
Beginning with a second hand one,mostly third or fourth hand in fact because when a man bought a new one, he used to give his old one to his son, so beginning with a cheap 2nd hand one let you learn the practice, then you buy another one quite different to check full hollow, quarter, near wedge, round or french point, 5/8 or 7/8 blade etc.
Be patient before ordering a new one.

Hi alkis007 & welcome aboard. I see you have been given some excellent information so enjoy & absorb all you can about all this because it will come in handy when you need it. Great to have you here.
Good luck my friend.

Hi and welcome aboard. Any questions feel free to ask

Welcome to the forum Al! much of what i would say have been said, you will find lots of info and resources here, but the most valuable are the folks that make the community. don-t hesitate to ask for help cause we really enjoy helping! and your questions make he community and the information of the forum grow!

enjoy this new adventure of SR shaving!

best!
gabe

Have fun and don't get to obsessed with any or all parts of the hobby or you'll end up spending a ton and the wife will undoubtedly kick your ass. Be safe.

Hello and welcome!!!

Once again guys, thank you so much for the advice and warm welcomes. Really looking forward to my new found hobby.