Thread: Hello from Sunny Southend

.......or not as the case may be!

Hello everybody...

I've been browsing the forum for the last week or so, so I thought I'd say a quick hello. I must say that this site is superb, I've already read so much and feel that is just the beginning.

I guess my reason for taking interest in a Straight Razor is the fact that I can't get on with these 3/4 blade things and that they are stupidly expensive (he says, as he buys himself a razor set at £116)

Anyway, I look forward to contributing more to the forum in the coming weeks, months, years!

Thanks, Mark.

Welcome to SRP.
Straight razor shaving is much more fun, but beware of the RAD

Welcome to SRP!

Hey, whether or not something is too expensive depends on how well it works, in my mind. Spending a nice chunk on a razor that'll live longer than you isn't expensive. But spending 15 bucks on a plastic do-hickey that will only give you a couple decent shaves is definitely expensive in my mind.

Or at least that's how we justify ourselves here.

Have fun, and welcome.

Mark,

Welcome to SRP

As you are in Southend, you are quite near Mr Neil Miller (Westcliff on Sea) who is the proprietor of www.strop-shop.co.uk.

Mr Miller makes strops of the best quality, and has refurbished razors for sale. He is an excellent chappie to deal with !

Best regards

Russ

Welcome to SRP!

If you havent already, give the Wiki a read. Theres a link at the top of the page and it is full of useful advice and information.

When you start to shave, make sure you spend the time on the prep and get your stropping down. Keep the pressure light on the razor to avoid nicks, and just focus on one part of the beard at the start, say the right cheek, and then add more as your confidence grows.

Good luck!

Welcome to SRP. As previosly mentioned, be sure the check out our WIKI, It's loaded with tons of useful info. Feel free to ask any questions.

Rich