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I've been lurking here for some time and a post touching on caring for one's razor in WWI prompted me to register and post.
Straight razor shaving is something I really ought to learn, as it would be useful for another hobby, and I've found a lot of useful information here. Having just obtained a cheap razor (honed before being sent to me) I hope to have the chance to try it out in the couple of days.
Welcome to the site!
Yep, this is definately the best way to shave AFAIC, and a lot of fun as well..! :)
Also, there is a get-together in London in November which you should come along to if you are getting into this hobby. Theres a fair few of us coming now and the more the merrier!Heres the thread on it:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...orcon-its.html
Hopefully see you there! :)
Thanks for the welcome!
I don't know yet if I would be free for such an event but it's useful to know that it's there. If I can attend then it might be the place to ask about the maintenance honing of razors previously sharpened by an expert, as this is something that looks particularly daunting. But, I must actually learn to shave effectively before reaching that stage. ;-)
No worries, we're glad to have you with us! :)
In terms of the meet, we'll be covering as much as we can on the day.
I'm planning to do a honing workshop, there'll be a plethora of different stones there to try out as well, a whole load of strops including an awesome 'roo strop from MickR, there might be something on cleaning blades up with a Dremel plus the usual shaving, lathering and stropping bits as well.
Hope you can make it but if not there'll be another one next year..! :D
Hello, Knererr:
Welcome to Straight Razor Place. My friend Stuart has given you plenty of information already. I wish I could join the get-together in London, but I am here in the U.S. I suggest attending the event and meeting all the SRP gentlemen.
Regards,
Obie
Obie, I wish you could make it as well..! I'll be sure to give you a heads up well in advance on the next one and maybe we can work something out!
Like holding the meet in Wisconsin! :D
Thanks, that sounds very useful. It might be several weeks before I know if I can manage to go, though, and assumes that I do at least turn out to be competent at shaving...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stubear
Thanks to all for the welcome posts!
My dear friend, Stuart:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stubear
Such delightful thoughts. Enjoy your event at Harris in London. Afterward, a pint or two in the local pub with our new friend Knirerr would be most appropriate. Have one for me.
Regards,
Obie
Hello knirrir,
You're not far from me. If I can be of help with some honing or something, let me know.
Thanks - that is a very kind offer!Quote:
Originally Posted by ben.mid
I've got one antique razor that needs to be restored and one new one that was supplied honed. I tried the new one today and I think I didn't do too badly for a very first attempt; three small nicks on tricky bits and an acceptable WTG shave other than missing the odd patch here and there. I suppose I ought to try again tomorrow...
The main difficulty seems to be that despite reading instructions here, stropping and in particular holding the razor seem very awkward. I presume these will come with practice. Also, I don't seem to have any luck creating decent foam - a problem I also had with safety razors. It looks OK to start with but dries out quickly and so I can only foam up one small patch at a time.
Welcome to SRP. Holding the razor was awkward for me as well at first. Making lather was hit and miss as well. With practice all of it became second nature. See my sig line below to avoid nicks and cuts. :)
Are you at Oxford University or living in the town? My son is a grad student at Oxford in Wadham College. I've visited Oxford once and loved it!
You should find one of the vintage "Oxford" razors and have it restored and honed. They were good razors!
I work for the university, not too far from Wadham, although I live out of the city (I suppose I should have said 'Oxfordshire' in the title...).Quote:
Originally Posted by LawsonStone
Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for one.Quote:
Originally Posted by LawsonStone
Welcome to SRP! I also know the Oxford area fairly well - I lived in Summertown for 4 years while I was there. Such a lovely part of the world! My college was St. Annes, and I worked as a college math tutor at Queens.
On one of our recent-ish visits I found several nice antique straights in the antiques market there on the High street. It could be worth keeping an eye out if you are looking to add some more vintage razors to your collection.
I hope you enjoy the site! :)
James.
Anytime.
Don't overdo things at first. It'll take a few weeks for your skin to adjust.Quote:
Originally Posted by knirirr
OK - I will remain cautious.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben.mid
I found it interesting that I felt no razor burn, whereas it's normally quite unpleasant after a shave with a DE razor. However, as I only went WTG on this occasion that might explain it.
knirirr,
Welcome and hello from Hastings :)
Have fun !
regards
Russ