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Just wanted to introduce myself and say 'hi'. My girlfriend got me a straight razor for Christmas and I've been shaving with it ever since. I'm sure I'll have questions about shaving and probably maintenance and modifications as well. From just lurking this seems like a cool place.
Rob
Welcome to SRP!
Make sure you check the Wiki (link at the top of the page) for loads of great info and advice. It sounds like you are off to a good start though..!
How are your shaves going? What razor did you get? Have you had any problems?
If you have any questions you will find this a welcoming and friendly site, so feel free to ask, or PM me if you prefer!
Welcome and enjoy!
My dear Rob,
Welcome to SRP, the home of gentlemen shavers.
As Stuart points out, you will find mounds of information in the Wiki section. Also, SRP has an impressive cast of experts on the straight razor world to answer any question you might have. I am in awe of the extent of knowledge these learned ladies and gentlemen have.
Ask and ye shall find out in a snap.
Thank you for joining us. This is a great neighborhood.
Regards,
Obie
Welcome to SRP! :tu
Welcome to SRP Rob. Feel free to ask questions you may, as we are more than willing to help. :)
Mac
Hello and welcome to SRP! There is a lot to learn but there is just as much help if not more.
Hello and welcome...think you will enjoy it here...lotta good people with a wealth of information. By the way, sounds like you have found the perfect girlfriend...they're not that common!
Best Regards,
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Scott
Well thanks, Scott ;) Rob's girlfriend here... :) I have to say he's a perfect boyfriend too, so he deserved an awesome razor ;)
Here's my thread when I was asking questions: http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...ded-soaps.html
He ended up getting:
A Hermann Mehl Solingen vintage straight razor: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=130344963782=
A proforma strop: can't say enough good things about it. The seller even monogrammed it for me!
A brush: Men's Shaving Brush Marble by Craftiness on Etsy talked about in this thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...shes-etsy.html
Ogallala Bay Rum Shaving Soap Sampler: Awesome store, the customer service is great and they even threw in some extras! Rob really likes the scents.
Whiskey old-fashioned wet shave jelly by portlandgeneralstore on etsy: poor customer service, nice product.
The Straight Razor Shaving DVD
And a handmade ceramic mug I bought from my workplace.
I really loved putting it all together. He totally deserved it! :) And it's fun to watch him shave. :) He already loves knives and hones, so I figured it would be a perfect idea. I got the idea after reading the article "How to Shave Like Your Great-Grandpa" on the art of manliness website.
Welcome to SRP... Looks like a great couple to me :tu