Hey, new guy from Scotland

Hi, I'm michael, where to start, never joined a forum before, posted here by a friendly sole on fb. I just turned 48 so late to the game. Born in Toronto, live in Stirling, Scotland, 25 years police in Glasgow, 7 kids.

Shaving was always a chore, often electric in the car late for something. Inherited a Gillette British slim twist from my grandfather when he died. Never learnt how to use it till 5 years ago, loved it, bought a few more vintage safety razors and then started seeing straight razors that I thought were only the realm of old barbers.

Don't really want new but don't have the knowledge to know if a blades wrecked or well priced. Hence I'm here. I carve and whittle on the side so can keep blades sharp but different ball game. That's about it I think? thanks

Hi Michael.

It’s never to late to join this game.

There is an excellent set of starter tips on the main page of the forum you should take a look at.

If you want a good deal on a straight razor (we recommend at least 2 and a decent strop so you can rotate them through use), I suggest you keep an eye out for the Buy/Sell/Trader items on this site. They come up frequently and almost always have been honed by someone who really knows what they are doing.

We have members all ovr the world and some very accomplished members in the UK.

Welcome.

Hi Michael, welcome to SRP.

There’s a great bunch of guys here always willing to help out. As mentioned the library https://shavelibrary.com/ is a great place to start for tips and a shave ready razor can be had from the BST for a great price.

Enjoy the ride.

Hello Michael and welcome to SRP.
If it's shaving related, it's here.
Enjoy all the forum has to offer.

Pete <:-}

Welcome :)

Welcome to the forum.
Lot of people here ready to help.
Patience is the name of the game.
As DZEC said, start in the beginner section. A lot to read!

Dave

Welcome to the family. Check the library. Ask all the questions you want. Check B-S-T forum. Good razors from members you van trust.

Welcome. Ask questions. We are here to help. :chapeau

Welcome to thew forum

Bob

Welcome aboard.!

Welcome to the forum.

Hi and welcome, if razors and shaving is your thing you're going to love it here.

Hello Michael. Welcome to SRP. You've gotten good advice already. Maybe check out the shave of the day threads for a.look at the many different razors and other gear people here use. There are lots of other topics of interest to check out here and a great place to make new friends also. If you have questions about something and you don't find it in a search don't be afraid to ask. Lots of folks willing to help.

Hi and welcome aboard

Hoot Hoot Man! Welcome

Hi, Michael, welcome.

Hi Michael,

I'm not far from you. I am a bit late to the party as I don't get to check in here often. How are you getting on?

Yeh I fell off the internet for a bit aswel. I've met JJ shaves from whom I've had 6 straights which I've now been using a year, framebacks being my favourite. I have 2 strops from Robert Gallagher in Motherwell which are incredible in quality and price. All good here, thanks

Good to hear it's going well for you.

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Yeh I fell off the internet for a bit aswel. I've met JJ shaves from whom I've had 6 straights which I've now been using a year, framebacks being my favourite. I have 2 strops from Robert Gallagher in Motherwell which are incredible in quality and price. All good here, thanks

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Glad you're getting on well there.

Does Robert Gallagher have a website?

Not sure, if you have Facebook he's Straight razor strops. Too modest to even have it in his own name. Well nice guy, look him up you won't beat his quality and price