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05-18-2010, 01:30 AM #1Member
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Greetings from Massachusetts
Hello All,
I've been thinking about learning how to shave with a straight razor for some time now. I recently found out that a friend from the fly fishing club that I belong to shaves with a straight razor, so I thought I would take the leap and pick his brain for information about it.
bamboozle
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05-18-2010, 02:10 AM #2The Assyrian
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Hello, Bamboozle:
Welcome to Straight Razor Place. Once you embrace straight razor shaving, you will enter a fascinating world.
Now, before you do anything, please peruse the wealth of information provided in the Wiki. You'll find a large amount of informational and tutorial material, everything you need to know to get started.
Whatever you do, please refrain from buying your first razor on E-Bay. Later, when you have learned about the world of straight razor shaving, perhaps. For now, read on. For your equipment and products, the vendors you see on SRP have everything you need. Also, you may look in the Classifieds for razors and products.
After your initial reading and research, if you have questions, please post them and you'll have your answer in no time at all. We're all here to help you get started and mentor you as long as you find it necessary. Good luck. We're delighted to have you with us.
Regards,
Obie
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05-18-2010, 02:18 AM #3Senior Member
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+1 to the advise Obie has given!
Welcome to SRP!
I would suggest that the razor you decide on be shave ready, it will make a world of difference.
Enjoy the journey!
Lu
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05-18-2010, 02:24 AM #4Senior Member
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Welcome aboard!! +1 to what Obie said, alot to learn so take your time and enjoy, then you can tell all your friends that you MANNED UP and are shaving with a STRAIGHT RAZOR!!
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05-18-2010, 02:42 AM #5Senior Member
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Hey dude! Glad you made it here! Guys - *I* am his friend from the Fly Fishing Club! LOL!
Originally Posted by bamboozle
I am going to let him try a coupla my razors, and help him into The Addiction.
Lynn - remember the Full Concave I got from you way back when? Still rocks! I may let him begin with that - it's a nice smooth 5/8 full concave. Holds a great edge!
Hope you are ALL well, and advancing both the art, and your own skills!
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05-18-2010, 04:48 AM #6Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP bamboozle . Obviously you are in good hands with help from Chaaaz. Read my sig below to avoid nicks and cuts and look forward to smooth shaving in the near future.
Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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05-18-2010, 09:22 AM #7
Welcome!
+1 on Obies advice! There are links to the Wiki articles he mentions in my sig line below, so give them a good read.
Other than that, it sounds like you are in great hands with Chaaaz's help, which is great..!
Good luck and keep us posted!
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05-18-2010, 07:14 PM #8Member
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Thank you all for the excellent advice and info, I've learned a lot already just reading some of the material.
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05-22-2010, 11:16 AM #9Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP.. check out the wiki,it's full of useful info. Take your time and enjoy the journey
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