Thread: Hello from the Netherlands

Hi everybody,

Nice to be part of the forum!
I've just rediscovered this forum yesterday since I've been thinking about getting a straight razor for some time.

Last week I was in Edinburgh and got myself a good old fashioned cutthroat treatment and that was what started the razor thing again.

I am now definitely going to get one, but will do some research and snooping about on the forums the next couple of days/weeks.

I will buy a thiers issard, since I heard a lot of good things about it and I just like high quality stuff, preferably French

What remains to be found out is of course all the things that come with it: strops, preshave, postshave etcetera etc.

Luckily for me, I've loads of experience with knives and know my theoretic stuff, so stropping and sharpening shouldn't be a problem (conceptually at least)

I'm hoping to be able to learn and share here and my girlfriend hopes I'll finally get rid of that 2-5 day beard I always have
At the moment, I'm shaving with my tondeuse so I can definitely improve on the smoothnes of my face hehe

oke, take care and see you all later!

Originally Posted by jojingo

Hi everybody,

Nice to be part of the forum!
I've just rediscovered this forum yesterday since I've been thinking about getting a straight razor for some time.

Last week I was in Edinburgh and got myself a good old fashioned cutthroat treatment and that was what started the razor thing again.

I am now definitely going to get one, but will do some research and snooping about on the forums the next couple of days/weeks.

I will buy a thiers issard, since I heard a lot of good things about it and I just like high quality stuff, preferably French

What remains to be found out is of course all the things that come with it: strops, preshave, postshave etcetera etc.

Luckily for me, I've loads of experience with knives and know my theoretic stuff, so stropping and sharpening shouldn't be a problem (conceptually at least)

Please just remember straight razor is a little different

I'm hoping to be able to learn and share here and my girlfriend hopes I'll finally get rid of that 2-5 day beard I always have
At the moment, I'm shaving with my tondeuse so I can definitely improve on the smoothnes of my face hehe

oke, take care and see you all later!

Welcome srp and enjoy.
Any questions ask you are in great place. gl

Welcome to SRP!

If you havent already, check the SRP Wiki and other articles linked in my sig line below. These pages will answer a lot of your questions..!

TI's are great razors and shave very well. I love mine and its a real thing of beauty as well..! Definately a good choice!

In terms of the other items, check out Straight Razor Designs, Classic shaving, Strop Shop (UK based) and The Invisible Edge (UK based). Also look at Thiers Issard.co.uk, which is a sister site of the invisible edge, as Steve sells TI razors there.

I will say here that sharpening a knife and sharpening a razor are totally different things. If you sharpen a razor the same way as a knife, it most likely wont be shave ready and you might ruin the blade as well. It really is like comparing chalk and cheese.

I would also recommend that you learn to shave first and the learn to hone later once you're comfortable with the shaving.

You're in the right place to learn all about straight razor shaving, so pull up a chair and make yourself at home!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Welcome. so to read big plans. My advice buy a cheaper razor first, then learn to shave and buy after a while the French razor.
Look at the classifieds here on the forum, there are a great for not too much. And you know he are shave ready.
Or look at the fun shaving shop in Breukelen.

hallo,
if you're looking for a new razor i can recommend De Messenwinkel / Oud huis De Koordenwinkel
and new or old
Barbershop Classics The Shaving Shop
hope you get pleasure in it
grts
Stijn

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Welcome. so to read big plans. My advice buy a cheaper razor first, then learn to shave and buy after a while the French razor.
Look at the classifieds here on the forum, there are a great for not too much. And you know he are shave ready.
Or look at the fun shaving shop in Breukelen.

thanks for the suggestion. I'm thinking about getting an entry level dovo before going to the TI.

Originally Posted by geruchtemoaker

hallo,
if you're looking for a new razor i can recommend De Messenwinkel / Oud huis De Koordenwinkel
and new or old
Barbershop Classics The Shaving Shop
hope you get pleasure in it
grts
Stijn

thanks, I'm fairly near antwerp, so will prbably visit it soon. I actually was in the zoo last saturday but because of 3 kids and time constraints couldn't go there anymore

Originally Posted by Stubear

Welcome to SRP!

If you havent already, check the SRP Wiki and other articles linked in my sig line below. These pages will answer a lot of your questions..!

TI's are great razors and shave very well. I love mine and its a real thing of beauty as well..! Definately a good choice!

In terms of the other items, check out Straight Razor Designs, Classic shaving, Strop Shop (UK based) and The Invisible Edge (UK based). Also look at Thiers Issard.co.uk, which is a sister site of the invisible edge, as Steve sells TI razors there.

I will say here that sharpening a knife and sharpening a razor are totally different things. If you sharpen a razor the same way as a knife, it most likely wont be shave ready and you might ruin the blade as well. It really is like comparing chalk and cheese.

I would also recommend that you learn to shave first and the learn to hone later once you're comfortable with the shaving.

You're in the right place to learn all about straight razor shaving, so pull up a chair and make yourself at home!

Good luck and keep us posted!

thanks

Hello, Jojingo:

Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

I second Stuart's advice to first concentrate on honing your skill shaving with the straight razor and then moving on to learning how to hone it. And, yes, also beware that knife and razor sharpening are two different skills with specific requirements.

As for buying a Thiers-Issard for starters, those are great razors. Don't forget, however, the other brands of quality straight razors such as Dovo, Wacker, Boker and others. Also you might find some classics in the Classifieds here.

Good luck. We are delighted to have you with us. Any questions, please post them

Regards,
Obie

thanks for the advice all of you. I have already found lots of good threads and some good online resources/stores.

I decided for the sake of learning to not go for an overly expensive (very nice) TI at the moment but go for an entry level dovo razor.

I can probably hone my skills on this one first and learn how to enjoy it. It will leave me something to long for and ask as a christmas present later this year

Originally Posted by jojingo

thanks for the advice all of you. I have already found lots of good threads and some good online resources/stores.

I decided for the sake of learning to not go for an overly expensive (very nice) TI at the moment but go for an entry level dovo razor.

I can probably hone my skills on this one first and learn how to enjoy it. It will leave me something to long for and ask as a christmas present later this year

You are very welcome. Also, I wholeheartedly agree with your decision to start with an entry level Dovo razor. There is always time for the fancier razors. What's important now is to hone your skills, and an entry-level razor is a far more practical choice.

Regards,
Obie