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New here but not new to life. At the age of almost 72 I have decided to take up the straight razor as a new hobby. I can remember as a youngster watching my grandfather shave in his kitchen with a straight razor and some newspaper. He would slide that razor along his face and wipe it on the newspaper, strop when needed then repeat. Memories from my youth I hope to keep forever.
Welcome to SRP. Glad to have ya as part of the group. Be sure to read the info in our library as it will help with learning to shave with a straight and many other parts of tbis rabbit hole we call a hobby. If you got some razors post up pics. Enjoy the learning and take your time. Its a long slow road but a smooth one in the end.
Welcome to SRP.
Im sure you'll love this hobby and there are some fine gentlemen here that are more than happy to assist you if needed.
A good place to start is in the library
Shave Library
It is a wealth of information and will put you in good stead.
If you are looking for a good starter razor may I suggest the B/S/T
Buy/Sell/Trade
There are always a few good razors to be had that are well priced and more importantly will come shave ready.
Mark
Never too old to pick up a hobby! Especially one as great as straight razor shaving.
Welcome to the forum, enjoy the learning and ask questions if you can't find the answer in the Shave Library that Mark referenced!
Welcome to the forum check out the Shave library and learn to use the Google Custom Search. If these fail ask questions, go slow and enjoy.
Hello and welcome to SRP.
No better time than the present to follow in your grandfather's footsteps.
Maybe after learning, it's something that you can pass along to future generations.
Enjoy your time here on the forum.
Pete <:-}
Welcome and enjoy!!
Welcome to SRP!!!!
Not much to add to what’s been said.
Enjoy and have fun!!!!!!
Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of great info here.
Roger
Welcome to SRP! Similar to you, memories of my grandfather's bathroom in Chicago replete with several hanging strops helped fuel my passion for shaving with straight razors. Enjoy learning how to get a proper shave using this site and its membership as your guide.
Welcome to the forum. No better hobby and no better group of guys. Hopefully, you'll create new memories for your grandkids.
Welcome to the Forum. Take time to visit our Library, hang out and pick up on the lingo. A Straight Razor shave is a great way to start the day.
Welcome to the forum. I was wondering what you were saying the newspaper was for when you first mentioned it. The members with the MENTOR under their screen name are extremely helpful and can save you time/frustration/money if you listen to them. Or you can learn the hard way like I did sometimes.:p
That is not to say there are not a lot of other knowledgeable members as well because there certainly is.
Unless you got money to burn, plan what you want to spend and what you want to spend it on. It's easy to overspend with all the nice razors, Strops, and accessories out there.
72?!? Hey your just a kid! razorfeld is in his mid 80's! I believe he was 80 when he took up this age old art. I believe that parkerskouson was our youngest member as he joined when he was 14. So as you can see there really isn't anytime table in which to start learning an older but better way of shaving.Quote:
Originally Posted by calebgwalsh
This age old art has a big learning curve but with patience it is very rewarding. It's a long strange trip but well worth the journey.
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Welcome to SRP!
Welcome to the forum. :)
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