Thread: Hello from Canada... the cold part!

Hello everyone,

Been interested in straight shaving for some time now and finally just decided to take the plunge. Got all the necessary items through lots of research (been lurking this forum for a while).

Definitely going to have lots of questions along the way.

Oh, I am from Manitoba, Canada. I am in the finance industry, mainly analytical side.

Cheers,
H

Hello, Hyde:

Welcome to SRP and to the world of straight razor shaving. I am glad you have done your research. That's the first important step. Now you have all the products and are ready to go. Good for you.

If I may offer some advice: Take your time. Pay attention to your preparation. Keep the razor pressure light. Be methodical about your shave. For now, focus on your skill more than trying to get a BBS. And, oh, yes, relish the journey toward great shaves in the future.

If you have questions, please post them and you'll have your answer in no time. Good luck to you.

Regards,

Obie

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, Hyde:

Welcome to SRP and to the world of straight razor shaving. I am glad you have done your research. That's the first important step. Now you have all the products and are ready to go. Good for you.

If I may offer some advice: Take your time. Pay attention to your preparation. Keep the razor pressure light. Be methodical about your shave. For now, focus on your skill more than trying to get a BBS. And, oh, yes, relish the journey toward great shaves in the future.

If you have questions, please post them and you'll have your answer in no time. Good luck to you.

Regards,

Obie

Thanks Obie, definitely stropping seems to be the biggest worry at this point.

Welcome aboard. Best advice I can offer is to poke through the wiki and read as much as you can (same stage I'm at).

There are a few experienced members in alberta as well as ontario, though only a couple sources for supplies up here. I don't know how many vids I've watched in the last couple months.

Originally Posted by vampyrewolf

Welcome aboard. Best advice I can offer is to poke through the wiki and read as much as you can (same stage I'm at).

There are a few experienced members in alberta as well as ontario, though only a couple sources for supplies up here. I don't know how many vids I've watched in the last couple months.

SK! Nice man, I'm from MB! Heading to the wiki now...

Hello, Hyde:

Even with the stropping, take your time and practice. I used an old knife we had around the house initially. Also, several good videos are available for you to study. You're on your way.

Regards,

Obie

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, Hyde:

Even with the stropping, take your time and practice. I used an old knife we had around the house initially. Also, several good videos are available for you to study. You're on your way.

Regards,

Obie

Absolutely a great idea, definitely worth practicing with something I won't worry about ruining. Thanks!

Welcome aboard Hyde,

As has been said, take your time and read the wiki stuff.

Mike

From another Canuck ( Montreal to be precise !!! ) welcome to the world of straight shaving. Take it slow, be methodical and above all don't fight the addiction ( it only makes it worse ! ).

Ken

Welcome also from North of 60.

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