New straight shaver, but not a new wet shaver...

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02-12-2019, 01:12 AM
primotenore

New straight shaver, but not a new wet shaver...

Hello all,
I have just recently discovered this forum and I am excited to participate. I returned to traditional wet shaving in 2014, after 40 years of Trac II's, Norelco's, and multi-blade carts. I was hot and heavy into vintage Gillettes for about 4 years. Most recently, 22 shaves ago, to be exact, I had my first straight shave. A Wade & Butcher. I was hooked. I am nowhere near as proficient as I will be, but am truly enjoying the journey. I have significantly improved my stropping skills and have brought an edge back to a Boker Red-Injun. I am also looking forward to "meeting" many of you right here on this forum.
02-12-2019, 02:24 AM
jfk742

Welcome to our little corner of the internet. Sounds like you have a good start going. Lots of experienced men here willing to help.
02-12-2019, 02:59 AM
Euclid440

Welcome, it’s all about stropping.

Take your time and get the stropping down. Hold the razor from corner to corner, so the corner of the tang is in the middle of your thumb, and opposite orner in your index finger, then move your thumb like flipping a light switch.

Learning to flip the razor like that will keep you from flipping with your wrist, and shoulder and using only your hand. So. you are not slamming the edge into the strop.

Go slow and pay attention. Proper stropping will keep you shaving a long time.
02-12-2019, 03:41 AM
Gasman

Welcome to SRP. Be sure to take a minute to read the begginners section in our library. Ask any questions you have and remember the search funtion. You can find a lot of info from the past.
02-12-2019, 03:55 AM
petercp4e

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

Pete <:-}
02-12-2019, 04:13 AM
RezDog

Welcome to the forum.
02-12-2019, 05:46 AM
celticcrusader

Welcome to our friendly helpful forum, I can see you are already hooked enjoy the journey.
02-12-2019, 06:40 AM
markbignosekelly

Welcome!

As said take the time to read the library.
https://shavelibrary.com/
Its a wealth of knowledge and will set you in good stead.
02-12-2019, 06:55 AM
BobH

Welcome to the forum.

Bob
02-12-2019, 09:57 AM
primotenore

Quote:

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Welcome, it’s all about stropping.

Take your time and get the stropping down. Hold the razor from corner to corner, so the corner of the tang is in the middle of your thumb, and opposite orner in your index finger, then move your thumb like flipping a light switch.

Learning to flip the razor like that will keep you from flipping with your wrist, and shoulder and using only your hand. So. you are not slamming the edge into the strop.

Go slow and pay attention. Proper stropping will keep you shaving a long time.

That's the tricky part. Thanks. :D
02-12-2019, 10:03 AM
Speedster

Welcome aboard, sir! Glad to see another fellow get hooked on this wonderful, gentlemanly sport.

While the stated Location in your member profile elicits a chuckle, you will find more tangible benefits by supplying an actual location here (for local meet-ups, meeting up with members or mentors in your area, etc.). SRP is unlike 99% of all fora, so we all understand your hesitation to reveal your whereabouts to the whole of the Internet, but relax, we are different sort of group (well duh, straight razors!).

That is unless you have found yourself trapped in a witness protection program....if so, be sure to change up that vault # occasionally to throw them off of your trail.

:p
02-12-2019, 10:41 AM
primotenore

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedster

Welcome aboard, sir! Glad to see another fellow get hooked on this wonderful, gentlemanly sport.

While the stated Location in your member profile elicits a chuckle, you will find more tangible benefits by supplying an actual location here (for local meet-ups, meeting up with members or mentors in your area, etc.). SRP is unlike 99% of all fora, so we all understand your hesitation to reveal your whereabouts to the whole of the Internet, but relax, we are different sort of group (well duh, straight razors!).

That is unless you have found yourself trapped in a witness protection program....if so, be sure to change up that vault # occasionally to throw them off of your trail.

:p

Thank you (and everyone, so far) for the welcome. I have made some incredible acquaintances, on my other shaving fora and expect to do the same here. I don't do "meet-ups", so my location is moot. (But it does also give an indication of another interest of mine) ;)
As far as witness protection...well, if I told you I would have to...(you know the rest) ;)
02-12-2019, 10:51 AM
outback

Welcome aboard, mate.
02-12-2019, 02:32 PM
Euclid440

You’re not the first tool knife guy that gravitates to razors. A side benefit of learning to hone razors is, you think your tools and knives are sharp now, just wait.

I just spent $200 on saw files.
02-12-2019, 03:53 PM
gabrielcr78

welcome to the forum!
02-12-2019, 05:49 PM
evnpar

Hello Primo, it's nice to see you on this forum. I've been happy to see your recent SOTD photos with straights on TSN and you'll have to start posting them here as well.
02-12-2019, 07:44 PM
primotenore

Quote:

Originally Posted by evnpar

Hello Primo, it's nice to see you on this forum. I've been happy to see your recent SOTD photos with straights on TSN and you'll have to start posting them here as well.

Thank you Richard. I am starting a new chapter in my shaving career and excited to get involved with this community. :)
02-12-2019, 09:14 PM
niftyshaving

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedster

Welcome aboard, sir! Glad to see another fellow get hooked on this wonderful, gentlemanly sport.

While the stated Location in your member profile elicits a chuckle

;-)

Or, Just make a comment that has your favorite airport.
Airports service areas about as far as most are going to drive so
it gets you close. Mine are SJC and OAK.

There is a real issue with postal codes and other more specific locators.
A close enough to send a private message hint does make sense.

For me JFK is about a 47 hour drive non stop so if your local airport is JFK I will not be driving your way for coffee
anytime soon ;-)
02-12-2019, 10:46 PM
primotenore

Quote:

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Or, Just make a comment that has your favorite airport.
Airports service areas about as far as most are going to drive so
it gets you close. Mine are SJC and OAK.

There is a real issue with postal codes and other more specific locators.
A close enough to send a private message hint does make sense.

For me JFK is about a 47 hour drive non stop so if your local airport is JFK I will not be driving your way for coffee
anytime soon ;-)

You know I flew into Keflavík International Airport once...really liked it, but it was dark. :D
02-13-2019, 05:48 PM
MisterClean

Welcome to the forum, glad to have you. Make yourself at home.
02-14-2019, 03:52 AM
Speedster

Quote:

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Or, Just make a comment that has your favorite airport.
Airports service areas about as far as most are going to drive so
it gets you close. Mine are SJC and OAK.

There is a real issue with postal codes and other more specific locators.
A close enough to send a private message hint does make sense.

For me JFK is about a 47 hour drive non stop so if your local airport is JFK I will not be driving your way for coffee
anytime soon ;-)

GEG, or Felts Field should you have a private jet. :p
02-14-2019, 08:23 PM
eddy79

Hi and welcome aboard