Hello from Texas

[Drac]

Good day all,

I just got into using straight razors, still bleeding occasionally from the shave two days ago new.

Actually what got me started is the barber I go to, a Rooster’s franchise, sells the Art of Shaving supplies and when added to my normal razor it made things so much better. This led to remembering the occasional straight razor shave I would get overseas while I was active duty in the Navy. So I picked a Parker SRB Straight Edge Barber Razor and Shark Stainless Blades from Amazon so I could try it without having to worry about the sharpening or whether it was a good razor as I’ve had the barbers use them to clean up the neck and ear areas. In Texas if you are a Barber vs. I think a Stylist you can use a straight razor. I have also been using the AOS supplies.

Well like probably everyone else who has tried to learn this on his own it has been a bit of a bloody ordeal. So before I ended up with a face scarred up like a horror movie extra I started to do some googling and found here. Already started to do some reading and am seeing where I am making mistakes.

I am in my 40’s, work for at&t and am in the Navy Reserves. Have hobbies galore but my main two are knife making (no razors as I flat grind) and cooking. Actually cooking is what lead me into knife making. I live in the Dallas area but enjoy traveling with my wife “just because.” Last year we went to NOLA for New Years just because for instance.

Jim

[MODINE]

Welcome to SRP. Don't forget to check out the WIKI section which is a wealth of inforamtion on Str8 razor and such. When starting out it is most important to have a "shave ready" razor. Honing a razor is an art unto itself.
Have a nice day

[LarryAndro]

You are from the Dallas area, I see. Well, I live in Arlington, Tx. Unless we get another earthquake caused by natural gas drilling, possibly, that is pretty near Dallas! We should get together some time.

I can hone up a blade for you while we visit. Or, just visit. Anything. PM me or email me at LarryAndro@GMail.com.