Returning to Straight Razors and found a new hobby
Hello Everyone,
My name is John and I am a civilian contractor supporting the Army all of the world. Right now I am overseas and decided I would give straight razor shaving another shot after my previous attempts.
My first try was over 10 years ago with no help from anyone, a straight razor I found and a set of knife sharpening stones (notice no strop mentioned). After three attempts to try and get a hair shaved on my face and no cuts I tried to sharpen it (I would imagine that it was a 400 and 800 grit stone) and made it worse. I picked up my disposable and the straight razor was lost in my many moves.
I picked up shaving with a DE a few years back and grew quite proficient with the method and liked the results since I am prone to ingrown hairs. I always wanted to try a straight razor again, but knew I would need the time to spend learning theory, technique and practice and more practice.
Now I find myself with more time than I know what to do with and enough spare cash to indulge. I have been shaving daily with a straight razor for over a month now, learning the drastic difference between factory 'shave-ready' and SRD 'shave-ready' shaves.
Next step is picking up more and more gear to practice honing. I've lurked in the shadows here for a while picking up tips and now want to become more of an active member. I've got a fist full of razors on the way to practice with courtesy of Larry, and look forward to learning all I can from everyone and hopefully one day return the favor.
-John
And managed to misspell on my second post!
Returning to Straight Razors
Hello, John:
Welcome to Straight Razor Place, and welcome back to the world of gentlemen shavers.
You would not think so at the beginning, but before you know it, you discover the straight already has become a hobby, as well.
It's the best of two worlds, really: to start your day with the pleasures of a good shave delivered lovingly by your hobby.
We are delighted to have you with us.
Regards,
Obie
