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Good evening,
I'm new to the forum and to straight razor shaving. Fascinated with vintage razors on eBay and the next thing I know I own 3 Dubl Ducks and am using them on weekends when I have the time to take my time. Smoothest shave I ever had was from my Goldedge. Looking forward to learning a lot from this forum.
Craig
Welcome to the forum
Thanks. This stuff is fascinating, between the vintage German and English steels, the brushes, creams, etc.
Hello Craig, welcome to SRP.
Thanks Richard. Looking forward to diving deep down a new rabbit hole!
Welcome to SRP. Take a minute to read the rules and check our library. Great info in there. Even for the experianced. Will be looking for ya around the forum.
welcome aboard
Hello and welcome to SRP.
Enjoy your time here on the forum.
Pete <:-}
Welcome to the forum.
Bob
Welcome. Enjoy your exploration of all aspects of straight razor shaving.
Welcome. Looks like you’ve armed yourself with some pretty good “starter” razors. Sounds like you know how to use them if you’re getting good smooth shaves already.
Do you hone your own yet? If you’re just starting down that rabbit hole, there’s lots of good advice on the honing threads. Don’t be afraid to ask questions as there are lots of folks here who will jump in to help and even more who will enable any acquisition disorders you may develop.
Happy shaving.
Hi and welcome aboard
I sent them all out for an initial hone to professionals, but have now acquired a couple of hones and will see if I can keep them sharp myself. I think what helped me understand the touch I need to use with a straight razor is my use of a Parker SRW Barber shavette early on. I read that they are very unforgiving, but if you use a light touch and a mild razor blade (Lord Super Chrome) I found I could get a smooth shave (with a few nicks and slices along the learning curve!). That allowed me to get the best shave I've ever had first time with my Goldedge, another tool some have said is unforgiving.
Welcome, Craig.
We all dig good shaves and love pictures! ;)
Thanks for the welcome. How do I post a picture that is not "sideways?" When I tried to attach a photo as an avatar, it was turned on its side. Sorry for the tech question, but new to forums too.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Went to one of the other threads and got the correct advice to hold the bottom of my phone to the right. That got the photo straight. Will take a shot of my vintage razors and try to post it. I am particularly happy with my latest RAD acquisition: a circa 1901 Imperial Razor Company Teddy Roosevelt commemorative with his likeness engraved on the blade.
Tell us about the Avatar!
Welcome to the forum.
That's just my Good Conduct medal from the Coast Guard Reserve. It kind of explains my user name. Spent 10 years at small boat rescue stations at the Jersey shore. Best job I will ever have. Glory days...Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
So....you didn't rock the boat, in short. :rofl2:
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Originally Posted by outback
Or X years of undetected crime as they used to say up here.
Bob
Haha. I like that. One of my Navy buddies told me as long as I am 6 feet tall, if the boat sinks I can always walk ashore.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
What they don't know...Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Attachment 315291Goldedge, satin edge, and satin wedge.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Welcome to the Forum sir ...........sounds so Roman Empire doesn't it heh. Enjoy and develop AD but use it carefully. We have all been there.:chapeau
Thanks. Good to be among fellow AD sufferers!
Yep. That would be us!
Hello Craig, welcome aboard this cruise ship heading to the Relaxation, Welness and Pleasure islands.
If not discovered yet, you will soon find out that the community is very large, extends all over the world and is subject to fall consciously in a lot of rabbit holes.
I try to check some of the forum topics each night after work. It is amazing to me to see all of the places the members are from, and the range of topics (or rabbit holes), all of which bring us together. Thanks for the welcome Johan.
Craig
Welcome Craig. Glad to have you aboard. My dad was a navy man ( Normandy vet ) He would have loved that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Portsecurity
You've got a good start there. Some nice razors to work with. I assume you have a good strop also? That is a very important skill to learn for maintaining your edges. Read lots of instruction posts and watch videos in areas that you're weak on. Lots of knowledgeable people here can help if you have questions also.
Welcome Aboard Portsecurity!
I'm still Active Duty CG, station in the San Francisco Bay area right now - Glad to see another Coastie here :)
The rabbit holes are indeed plentiful - I've only been using a straight for a little over 2 years and will never go back.
Semper Paratus shipmate!
Thanks Paul. Stropping is an area I have lots of room for improvement. I usually save SR shaves for the weekend when I have time to strop and time to focus on not cutting myself! I feel a little more confident in my stropping as I am getting deeper into this, less likely to just grab my shavette.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
Semper paratus! I love running into Coasties, and its kind of amazing how many of us there are given how small our service is. Are you at a small boat station? We had a CWO running ours for a few years. I really respected that guy. Loved crewing on 41s and 44s. What a great job, best I will ever have! Many times my crew and I would say I can't believe we get paid to do this! I also love SR shaving, and have trouble resisting collecting way more straights than I "need." Great to connect with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by cwomg
Craig
