Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 20
Like Tree3Likes

Thread: New guy from Rhode Island

Hybrid View

  1. 02-13-2010, 08:26 PM #1
    CJS
    CJS is offline
    Junior Member CJS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Rhode Island
    Posts
    6
    Thanked: 0

    Default New guy from Rhode Island

    Hey everyone,

    My name is Chris, and I am a DE wet-shaver looking to take the plunge into straight razor shaving. I recently received a Thiers-Issard razor (from AOS) as a gift, and I wanted to start using it. From the information in the archives here, it looks like I should get it honed. I'm eventually going to have it honed by a cutlery shop in the Boston area. In the meantime, I'll continue to read all of the information here. This looks like a great place!

    -Chris
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 02-13-2010, 08:42 PM #2
    claytor
    claytor is offline
    Senior Member claytor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Orlando Florida
    Posts
    364
    Thanked: 83

    Default

    Welcome to the forums and the world of straight razor shaving.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to claytor For This Useful Post:

    CJS (02-13-2010)
  4. 02-13-2010, 09:12 PM #3
    Obie
    Obie is offline
    The Assyrian Obie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Milwaukee, WI
    Posts
    11,145
    Thanked: 2755

    Default New Guy From Rhode Island

    Hello, Chris:

    Welcome to SRP. We are delighted to have you. Yes, do plenty of research in every corner of SRP, including the Wiki, before you embark on your straight razor adventure.

    Thiers-Issard is a top line razor to give you a good start. I am not sure what model you have. And yes, it will probably need to be honed by a professional.

    I caution you, however, that sharpening a straight razor is far different from sharpening a knife. Unless you're cutlery shop has a reputable and topnotch straight razor honing master, I would opt for a first class one at SRP.

    In the meantime, if you have any questions, please post them and you'll have your answer from a cast of experts.

    Regards,

    Obie
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  5. The Following User Says Thank You to Obie For This Useful Post:

    CJS (02-13-2010)
  6. 01-18-2011, 01:55 PM #4
    mretzloff
    mretzloff is offline
    Senior Member mretzloff's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    172
    Thanked: 29

    Default

    Welcome to Straight Razor Place!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 01-18-2011, 10:36 PM #5
    porridgeorange
    porridgeorange is offline
    Best Styptic Penmenship BAR NONE porridgeorange's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Brighton, MA
    Posts
    156
    Thanked: 29

    Default Stoddard's...

    I found this regarding Stoddard's sharpening at Badger and Blade... Maybe it helps

    Boston folks, regarding Stoddards - Badger & Blade

    Oh and Welcome to SRP...I'm new too and I'm absolutely hooked. Good luck and many excellent shaves!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 01-19-2011, 03:15 AM #6
    RayG
    RayG is offline
    Steel crazy after all these years RayG's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    CT
    Posts
    1,410
    Thanked: 937

    Default

    Welcome, Chris!

    I'd definitely try to hook up with Alex Jacques (philadelph). IIRC, he is in RI. I don't know if Alex does honing or if he only does customs nowadays, but I am sure he'd be a great local resource for you. If you can stand drooling at his custom razor eye candy . Howard of The Perfect Edge is also not too far away, in MA.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 04-04-2014, 10:34 PM #7
    Aaron71
    Aaron71 is offline
    Member Aaron71's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    RI
    Posts
    59
    Thanked: 6

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by RayG View Post
    Welcome, Chris!

    I'd definitely try to hook up with Alex Jacques (philadelph). IIRC, he is in RI. I don't know if Alex does honing or if he only does customs nowadays, but I am sure he'd be a great local resource for you. If you can stand drooling at his custom razor eye candy . Howard of The Perfect Edge is also not too far away, in MA.
    Is Howard still in business???
    Aaron
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 04-08-2014, 11:02 PM #8
    Speedster
    Speedster is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth Speedster's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Spokane WA
    Posts
    2,935
    Thanked: 704

    Default

    Welcome to SRP, Chris! You've found the right place for wetshaving. Good luck getting that blade honed and starting in on straight razor shaves.
    --Mark
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 04-11-2014, 01:56 PM #9
    peet
    peet is offline
    Junior Member peet's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Posts
    14
    Thanked: 1

    Cool

    Quote Originally Posted by Speedster View Post
    Welcome to SRP, Chris! You've found the right place for wetshaving. Good luck getting that blade honed and starting in on straight razor shaves.
    You got a Kees Speedster?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 04-11-2014, 05:48 PM #10
    Walterbowens
    Walterbowens is offline
    Senior Member Walterbowens's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Petersburg,Indiana
    Posts
    1,209
    Thanked: 262

    Default

    Hi, and welcome to SRP.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules