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    Default Beginner with info for other beginners

    Some may wonder why I chose the name I did. It is because I use very short, choppy, and careful strokes to shave my chin. I have read the posts of some other "beginners" and must say that I have not had as many problems as I see mentioned here. I do however have what I believe to be useful information or opinions about some products. I ordered a Wapienica from Fendrihan's and when it was lost by Canada Post I bought a TI from Rasage Poulin. The TI was the razor I first started shaving with and it is also my favorite. When Canada Post finally found my Wapienica I tried a shave with it and discovered how easy it is to draw blood. The third razor was an Ebay special that arrived with a hair line fracture in the point of the blade. I ground the fractured end off and set the bevel on the shortened blade. The seller had tried to sharpen it with something that must have resembled a bastard file. Once this razor was honed I shaved with it and drew blood again. The TI has a heavier blade and just feels better to shave with. Fendrihan's did put a nice edge on the Wapienica but the blade just seems too light and I have to be super careful with it. The advice about Ebay razors that I found on this site is totally accurate and very useful. Thanks for all the good information.

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    Senior Member blabbermouth JimmyHAD's Avatar
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    Welcome to SRP. I am a fan of TI razors as well. Smooth shaving.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.

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    I only have one TI, SRP LE, and it's a keeper.

    Welcome to SRP glad to see things are working out for ya

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    Welcome aboard. Gotta love TI's
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    They call me Mr Bear. Stubear's Avatar
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    Welcome!

    I have a TI Spartacus and its one of my best shavers, as well as a great looker. Great razors!

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    Default Beginner . . .

    Hello, Shortstroke:

    Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

    Yes, those Thiers-Issard razors are not only lovely, but also good shavers. Mine are, anyway.

    I agree with you on the problem with these extremely light razors. I have a beautiful C.V. Heljestrand 5/8" square point that I can't shave with because of its light weight. This thing is so light I feel as if I'm holding a plastic and metal toothpick in my hand.

    We're delighted to have you with us.

    Regards,
    Obie

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