Thread: Hello! Newbie from sunny Miami here to stay, shave and learn!

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum!!

Yeah, I've seen guys here sell shave ready razors for little more than it would cost to have one honed. I'm talking about quality razors made in Solingen and Sheffield.

Standard razors (not the highly sought after ones) can be bought for a bargain if you look.

My first razor was a Henckels with a chip that took a lot of time to remove and then hone using knife sharpening stones to put a less than ideal edge on it. I was trying to save money and it cost me in the long run. I didn't realize how great the guys were here and that they are really passionate about helping new guys out. I've been a member for a few years, but I took a long hiatus from razors so I'm still learning and I still think of myself as a student. Take care and enjoy the new hobby.

Welcome aboard, Leatherneck--there are a few of us here!

You've received some great input on razor choices (nice Clauss USMC that you purchased). I'll add to the conversation by suggesting that you pick up at least one more shave ready blade in addition to your Clauss. Chances are decent that you may dull your blade while you're getting the hang of stropping, so a 2nd razor is nice to have during that phase.

I also suggest not purchasing a whole bunch of razors (& especially expensive ones) for a few months. First, you'll somewhat lessen your learning curve if you consistently use the same razor (sorta like not using a different rifle on each day you're at the rifle range...not a good op). Second, your blade preferences will likely evolve as you gain proficiency and experience (e.g., preferred widths, grinds, points, and etc.). Third, if you decide this blood sport isn't a good fit for you, you're not stuck with a bunch of tools that you'll no longer use and may take a financial loss on if you sell them.

Again, welcome aboard and have fun!

Hello and welcome on the forum. Once again a "perfect kit for beginners" was sold. Why perfect for beginner? Because only beginners can fall in that trap.
The only good thing is that it forced you to look on the web and find the forum.
You received here some good advices. One more: enlist in the monthly SRP Giveaway contest. As there is less then 100 participating guys each month, you have a fair chance to win a straigth perfectly honed.

Welcome to SRP. The folks here are extremely generous sharing their experience - which is extensive - and providing advice. Read what’s in the library and ask questions. Even if they have been asked before, someone will respond without passing judgement.

A warning: as you get into shaving with a straight, there will be temptations to invest in more razors, hones, strops, brushes, soaps, etc. Tread carefully at first. Look at the B/S/T forum and you will find many good deals that are almost always better priced and far better quality than you will find on online auctions. Get your razor professionally honed or find an SRP member close to you who can hone it for you. That will help you shave comfortably and safely and set a standard for any honing you might want to try yourself in the future.

Enjoy your new hobby.

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Welcome aboard, Leatherneck--there are a few of us here!

You've received some great input on razor choices (nice Clauss USMC that you purchased). I'll add to the conversation by suggesting that you pick up at least one more shave ready blade in addition to your Clauss. Chances are decent that you may dull your blade while you're getting the hang of stropping, so a 2nd razor is nice to have during that phase.

I also suggest not purchasing a whole bunch of razors (& especially expensive ones) for a few months. First, you'll somewhat lessen your learning curve if you consistently use the same razor (sorta like not using a different rifle on each day you're at the rifle range...not a good op). Second, your blade preferences will likely evolve as you gain proficiency and experience (e.g., preferred widths, grinds, points, and etc.). Third, if you decide this blood sport isn't a good fit for you, you're not stuck with a bunch of tools that you'll no longer use and may take a financial loss on if you sell them.

Again, welcome aboard and have fun!

What’s up Devil! Thanks for the advice and the welcoming! The member that helped me out with the clauss SR is amazing. I can’t thank him enough! I was an Artilleryman with Kilo 3/11 out of 29 Palms. I was in from 6/01-10/05. What about you?

Originally Posted by YoWan

Hello and welcome on the forum. Once again a "perfect kit for beginners" was sold. Why perfect for beginner? Because only beginners can fall in that trap.
The only good thing is that it forced you to look on the web and find the forum.
You received here some good advices. One more: enlist in the monthly SRP Giveaway contest. As there is less then 100 participating guys each month, you have a fair chance to win a straigth perfectly honed.

Yowan, thanks for the advice. Forgive the ignorance, but I was trying to figure out how to join the contest and giveaways and can’t figure it out. Can you or someone else please explain it to me. Thanks again folks! ��

Originally Posted by ProBono

Yowan, thanks for the advice. Forgive the ignorance, but I was trying to figure out how to join the contest and giveaways and can’t figure it out. Can you or someone else please explain it to me. Thanks again folks! ��

You are here in the welcome center, beginners division, presentations sub forum. There is the sub forum contests and giveaways in the same division. The next one will start tomorrow. Read well the rules, it's easy.