Thread: Hello from a newbie

Just wanted to say jello.. I have been lurking for the past 3 weeks and have read most of the wiki. Waiting to get my straights in the mail and going to make my strops.

Welcome!

I made my own strops too - I'm assuming you've checked out threads with DIY strops already. It's nice using stuff you've made yourself.

Enjoy the journey!

All the best,
Michael.

Hello, Troggie:

Welcome to Straight Razor Place. I am glad you have done your reading in the Wiki. That is extremely important. Should you have any questions, on any aspect of the straight razor world, please post it. We are delighted you have joined us. Please keep us apprised of your progress.

Regards,
Obie

Welcome aboard,
Let us know how your first shave goes.

Welcome!

It sounds like you have done your homework and are on the way, which is great! Let us know how the shaving goes and ask if you are ahving any problems or concerns.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Thanks all.. being the impatient bugger I am.. I ended up looking around town for something to just get my feet wet with. The only thing I found was a Fromm Hair Shaper which I guess would be similar to a shavette. For 5 bucks figured there was nothing really to lose. Shave was nice and my face was not as irritated as a traditional disposable or the electric that I had been using.

really can't wait for a true str8 now.

Welcome! Give a traditional some learning curve. Learning to strop/hone etc, to replicate a modern blade takes a little extra patience.

Welcome to SRP. Read my sig line below to avoid nicks and cuts and have a smooth shave.