Hello from TN

Thanks for the wonderful site and information here!

I am looking at getting into straight Razor shaving and it sounds like it will be a learning adventure! Currently I am using disposable razors and mach3's. I have started using lather(before it was simply water) and I am working on different strokes. I plan on picking up some wool fat shaving soap and a badger brush to work on my lathering with disposables. After a week or so I then plan on picking up a straight razor here on the forums and a strop or similar along with the DVD!

Welcome from a native Tennessean (but now in Alabama). You've come to the right place. Be sure to read through the WIKI. Lynn's video is also incredibly helpful.

Good luck!

Welcome and please read wiki as much as you can.
SRP is great Community and enjoy.
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Welcome to SRP, glad to have you aboard. This is a wonderful forum full of great information and friendly people. Enjoy.

Obviously you have read enough here to know what steps to take & Lynn's video is stocked with abundant information! Sounds like you are on the right track...welcome!!!

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Originally Posted by jmreeves

I plan on picking up some wool fat shaving soap and a badger brush to work on my lathering with disposables. After a week or so I then plan on picking up a straight razor here on the forums and a strop or similar along with the DVD!

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Welcome!

I did the exact same thing and practiced lathering a lot to learn the correct water/soap/creme ratios. The lather on my first shave was a disaster, so before I shaved again, I made sure I had my lather down.

Might I suggest practicing on a less expensive soap than MWF. Not that it will break the bank, but decent shaving soap can be bought at the local pharmacy stores (CVS, Walgreens) for very, very cheap.

Good Luck!

Welcome to the nut house!

Where are you located?

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Originally Posted by Fbones24

Welcome!

I did the exact same thing and practiced lathering a lot to learn the correct water/soap/creme ratios. The lather on my first shave was a disaster, so before I shaved again, I made sure I had my lather down.

Might I suggest practicing on a less expensive soap than MWF. Not that it will break the bank, but decent shaving soap can be bought at the local pharmacy stores (CVS, Walgreens) for very, very cheap.

Good Luck!

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I think my wife would love that idea and it is very logical! Thank you and I will give that a go.

Edit: are there local venues that sell badger brushes or even boar hair brushes to get started? Seems everything decent in that department is online but admittedly I haven't looked at a CVS/Walgreens for either.

I will probably print the wiki on pdf. I have read through it but as with all things it usually takes me a few reads and experience to really sink in.

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye5

Welcome to the nut house!

Where are you located?

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I am currently located near the airport off murfreesboro road. Starting work in Smyrna in a few weeks but currently working at vanderbilt.

Welcome to SRP, jmreeves! I am practically your neighbor here in Indianapolis!