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12-14-2017, 12:31 PM #1Junior Member
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Howde do
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.
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12-14-2017, 12:50 PM #2Skeptical Member
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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.
markbignosekelly and Dieseld like this.It's just Sharpening, right?
Jerry...
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12-14-2017, 12:51 PM #3Senior Member
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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.
MarkDieseld likes this.
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12-14-2017, 01:55 PM #4Senior Member
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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!One man's opinion...
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12-14-2017, 02:01 PM #5Senior Member
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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.
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12-14-2017, 02:03 PM #6~ Life is but a Dream ~
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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 <:-}"Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss Slowly,
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret ANYTHING
That makes you smile." - Mark Twain
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12-14-2017, 02:05 PM #7Senior Member
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Welcome and enjoy!!
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12-14-2017, 02:14 PM #8Giveaway Guy
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Welcome to SRP!!!!
Not much to add to what’s been said.
Enjoy and have fun!!!!!!Look sharp and smell nice for the ladies.~~~Benz
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring ― Marilyn Monroe
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12-14-2017, 02:17 PM #9Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of great info here.
RogerHave a great shave.
Roger
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12-14-2017, 06:04 PM #10Senior Member
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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.
--Mark
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