Thread: Sooo New.

Welcome!

The DVD will be really useful in helping you on your way. I gotta admit, I still watch my copy and I always learn something new each time..!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Originally Posted by JB01

Thank you! I like vintage as well. I have a '61 Fatboy and a NOS 1912 GEM Junior w/ bakelite handle. I just had my first straight shave this evening! Keep me posted on your journey!

Jason, Congratulations on the first straight shave!

I also enjoy using the vintage DE blades when I can. I think I have several years supply of vintage blades! I was able to get some of the personna 74 also. That GEM is a nice razor. I have not tried using a SE yet.

If all goes well I should be up for my first straight shave this weekend! My work has kept me busy. I want to take time to do it right. I have a nice 5/8 W&B special shave ready I will use.


The vintage DE I have :

'48 super speed
'66 super speed
'75 super speed

'61 tech
'59 fatboy
'66 slim

RKP: Thanks for the postback! I hope your shave goes really well this weekend. That's a nice collection of DE's you got there. And a nice straight. SE's are a bit different than DE's. I can't explain it. But make sure you use a good blade on those as they can be tricky and sometimes harsh.

My straight is a Landers, Frary & Clark 5/8. It's used and in surprisingly good shape. I wanted to go inexpensive as I didn't know if I'd like it, but I think I do. Had my first shave yesterday (you know that already) and it went pretty darn good. Not much blood!
Take care,
Jason