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    Junior Member Arcanum's Avatar
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    Default New Brit here, sorry about that.

    Hey there guys,
    Doc reckons I should intro myself, being a newbie and all, and who am I to argue?

    Well, not much to say really, nothing interesting anyhoot.
    I used to dread shaving because it used to ruin my face, to the point where I wore trimmed stubble for years, no not like George Michael, more like Don Johnson from Miami Vice. . . wait, is that better or worse? I have very sensitive skin and it took me up to the age of 41 before I had an epiphany and realized that the multi bladed razors like Wilkinson Sword and Mach 3 were tearing my face to shreds because every stroke was equivalent to three or four with a single blade. That's when I decided to join the world of Straight Razor shaving, and I haven't looked back since, I actually enjoy shaving these days. I lock myself in the bathroom for a good forty minutes with a coffee, a rockin' CD and indulge in the ritual. I even shave at night so I can take as much time as I like. I've been doing it for about a year now, and, like most seem too, I've started collecting them. Mine is a modest collection but it's slowly growing as I learn more about them and the history.

    So there you go, that's a wee bit about me.
    Hello to you all and thanks for having me on board.

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    The Assyrian Obie's Avatar
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    Default New Brit here . . .

    And hello to you, too, Arcanum:

    Thank you for joining us.

    Regards,
    Obie

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    Welcome to SRP,

    We do not actually mind Brits. You might find the fact that that island you live on imports and rebrands German creams and aftershaves useful. Grab some Edwin Jagger "Aloe Vera", if you can, and you will find that it will work marvels for sensitive skin.

    Do keep us posted,
    Robin

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    Well Shaved Gentleman... jhenry's Avatar
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    Welcome Arcanum--and welcome to SRP.

    Glad to have you aboard.
    "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Mark Twain

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    Welcome to SRP Arcanum. You'll find loads of information on this site. As far as collections go...well , keep hanging around here and watch it grow. It starts with the razors, and you'll see some beuaties on this site.

    Then it goes to the hones and stones. Natural or synthetic? Then you have brushes, badger or boar, not to mention all the lotions, potions, straps, strops, looms, pastes etc. I believe there are serveral members from Great Britain as well. Enjoy the site and check out the Wiki section.

    Cheers.

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    Welcome to SRP

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    Pit Bull Lover & Trout Terrorist hardblues's Avatar
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    Welcome, cousin...you'll enjoy the community here!
    Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

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    They call me Mr Bear. Stubear's Avatar
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    Welcome! We're glad to have you with us!

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    Not only are you a Brit, But your northern aswell...... Let the southerner bashing begin.

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    Welcome fellow Brit

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