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    Default Hello from Boston

    Just joined SRP so thought I would say hi. I got my first shave brush and traditional cream more than 10 years ago it didn't really start falling down the rabbit hole until about 4 years ago building up a nice shave brush collection and about a half dozen de/se razors. Although I have had two straight razors for about 3 or 4 years it wasn't until about a month ago that I really got interested in using them. This time I decided to try an artist club to take maintenance and blade sharpness out of the equation and could focus on technique. Now that I have started getting the hang of it I have plunged right in and am trying out both western and kamisori styles and various grinds. It's like rediscovering wet shaving all over again.

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    Welcome. Sounds like you’ve made a good start and are well prepped to shave regularly with a straight razor.

    Enjoy the forums - I’m sure you will find several that match your interests.

    When you are ready to fall down the other rabbit holes (hones, strops, soaps/creams etc.) you will find all kinds of advice from many experienced enablers.

    Don’t be afraid to ask a question. There will always be someone to provide an answer based on experience.

    ENjoy
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    Hello vcmd and welcome to SRP.
    I'm a Mass. resident às well from the tiny Town of Oakham, about 20 miles northwest of Worcester.
    Any questions, feel free to get in touch.
    Sounds like you're off to a great start.
    Enjoy your time here on the forum.

    Pete <:-}
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    Hello, welcome to SRP. It sounds like the rabbit hole is in sight.
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    Welcome. Check the library, ask questions. Go slow. It takes time to learn but worth It in the end.

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    Welcome to the forum.
    Take it slow!
    100 shaves to just get the hang of things.
    If you don't care where you are, you are not lost.

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    Welcome. Be sure to take a minute to read the rules. Lots of great info in our library. Ask questions and enjoy SRP as its full of great people willing to help you.
    It's just Sharpening, right?
    Jerry...

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    Welcome aboard.
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    Welcome to a forum of enablers. Rabbit holes is what we do.
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