Newbie Aussie

Hi all, I've been lurking for a while, now its time to jump in. I'm tired of disposable razors and cheap crappy foam, so I want to gradually work my way to using a straight. Just started using a Merkur DE and Trumpers cream. At this time I have only used the included Merkur blade, but I have a number of other blade brands to use and compare. Have been reading through the Beginners Library info and have found it really helpful. As I progress to using a straight razor, I will certainly be relying on you experienced guys for help and advice. Cheers, Mick.

Welcome to the forum! I am happy that you did your homework! The main suggestion I have for anyone, Blade Angel!! The blade must shear the hairs off at the skin, rather than scrape them off. Find the angle that give you the smoothest and most comfortable shave. At that point you are well on your way to shaving with any type of non-powered razor. There may be a couple of folks in your area that could give you pointers.
Again, welcome!
~Richard

Welcome, Mick! We had a pile of cobbers a while back.
We need some new Aussie blood here.
Anything you need can be found with hitting the searchbox up there.

Otherwise, ask! Someone may well know! ;)

Welcome Mick. Glad to have ya on srp. Take your time learning the straight is the main thing. A sha e will take some time to do so dont get in a hurry and ha e plenty of time on hand to do it. Shave the lather not the face and no preasure. Read the library and ask questions. Enjoy your time shaving.

Welcome!
Not everybody wants to make the effort to learn how to use and maintain a straight razor but safetly razors still are a much better and cheaper option than the modern cartridge razors. Trying out different DE blades and learning how to make a proper lather should be your second and third goals. Your first should be making sure that the proper shaving angle becomes instinctual for you.

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

Pete <:-}

Hello Mick, welcome to the forum.

Hey Mick. Welcome. There is tons of information here, but I suspect as a former lurker you already know how to find it. Feel free to jump right in on the conversations.

Welcome to the forum Mick. As others have mentioned using the right angle, applies to any bladed razor type, is essential. Couple that with next to no pressure on the blade and you are well on the way to comfortable shaves. Have fun.

Bob

Welcome Mick.

Gday Mick. Fond memories of fishing in Tathra. Used to live in Cooma.

Gday Mate, glad to have ya.
Not much I can say, that others already touched on, but I'll say this....grab a straight, and jump in. IMO better to start now than later. Read through the beginners section for a bit of help, too.

Your last name wouldn't be Dundee, would it.!? :tu

Hi and welcome aboard. No idea where you are so guessing that your over the other coast with Oz. Any questions feel free to ask any when you get to straight razors Oz will be the man to hit up for honing. Good luck with your shaves

Welcome to the forum. Definitely take the advice of the experienced users here. I am about two months in and just now starting to feel comfortable and confident. Although I don’t let myself feel too confident because that’s when I seem to get Nick or two.

Roger

Thanks for the friendly welcome and words of advice. It's greatly appreciated.

Welcome aboard mate from a bit further north
Check out the down under sub forum for local content cheers Dion

Welcome Mick , great place to learn on what not to do.

Hi Mick,

Glad your on the boards and no longer hiding.

Paul

Welcome to the forum. :)