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Hi! I just registered. I thought it was about time after lurking here for a while. I just ordered my first real straight from an online vendor and ordered Lynn's DVD from the man himself. I should be up and running next week. In the meantime, I have my DE's and Shavette. Thanks,
Jason
Welcome to SRP Jason,
feel free to share your straight shaving experience as you go on your journey.
Hello, Jason:
Welcome to Straight Razor Place. You seem the type to decide and act. That's an excellent characteristic for the straight razor shaver. Now take your time and hone your skill with the straight razor. Please make sure you do all the reading you can on the subject. If you need help, don't forget you have an army of friends here.
Regards,
Obie
Welcome Jason,
I also bought the dvd a month ago, there's some stuff in there we can learn from and some eye candy as it shows part of the collection.
Good luck on str8 shaving, do post your experiences in the beginners forum!
Welcome to SRP Jason, read my sig below to avoid nicks and cuts and follow the link below to the SRP Wiki for more great info while you eagerly wait for Lynn's excellent DVD. :gl:
Welcome to SRP from one newbie to another--Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions. The membership here is a font of knowledge and always willing to chime in and help us feel our way along on the journey!
Hey thanks, guys! It's nice to feel welcome. Happy shaving!
Welcome Jason,
I am also new and It have found everyone very helpful here. I started with DE and now going to straight razors, I like the vintage razors the best.
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by RKP
Hello Jason, and welcome to the SRP forum. You will certainly find a wealth of information here, and lots of friendly people to answer any questions you might have. Glad to have you aboard.
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!
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Originally Posted by JB01
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