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02-12-2020, 08:19 AM #11Senior Member
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02-12-2020, 08:27 AM #12Senior Member
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Welcome... I'm also interested in your setup!
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02-12-2020, 09:19 AM #13Senior Member
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I received a Gold Dollar 1996 from a member of another forum with a wicked sharp edge, also got a beginner strop from another member of the same forum. I know the reputation of GD, but I've been learning to shave with it and have been having fun....blood and all. My lack of experience and technique caused me to prematurely dull the edge, so I buckled down and bought some lapping film and a glass substrate to lap on. I've been able to shave off my refreshed edge without pain or blood but I know I've lots of practice ahead of me. I'm waiting on a restored vintage razor to arrive so that I can shave with it and save the GD for honing practise.
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02-12-2020, 10:50 AM #14Senior Member
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Welcome, Slim.
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02-12-2020, 11:38 AM #15Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP. Lots of beginner info available - check it out and ask questions. Folks here will be happy to help.
Sounds like you have a pretty good start. Gold Dollars seem to be a starting point for many new SR shavers. If the vintage razor you are getting has been properly honed, you’ll see a big difference both in the quality of the edge and how long it lasts.David
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02-12-2020, 12:59 PM #16Senior Member
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Welcome. Take your time. Start with a professionally honed razor. Practice stroping with a butter knife. On your first shave do your cheeks only. Work your way up to a full face a little at a time. It takes time to learn and a lot of patience. Baby steps.
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02-12-2020, 01:19 PM #17Senior Member
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I'm about a dozen shaves into the rabbit hole. I'm getting about 90-95% of my shave with the straight, the other with my DE (upper lip, just under my chin, and the apex of my Adam's apple)
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02-12-2020, 02:02 PM #18Skeptical Member
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Welcome Sllim!
I told ya we have some good folks. You will find a lot more people who want to help you here. Go slow and enjoy your time with us. This is the best straight razor forum on the web. Your in good hands Driver!
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02-12-2020, 03:18 PM #19Senior Member
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Upper lip can be tricky... you'll get there. Sounds like you're on the right track. Originally Posted by slim6596
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02-12-2020, 09:47 PM #20Senior Member
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Hi and welcome aboard
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