Thread: Hello From Ohio

Just introducing myself.

As the father of two small and wonderful children, I have found that "me time" (which use to involve long motorcycle rides, beer, and guy nights out) has taken a back seat to "family time" (trips to the park, poopy diapers, and story-time). While kids are a great adventure, I have found that I need a certain level of personal self fulfillment. I have learned that the simple things in life are as important as the grand exploits of the past. I now drink only freshly ground shade grown coffee, I use nice pens, I have a nice glass of wine with dinner, I don't waste time on too much TV, etc.

Part of this transformation was starting traditional shaving as part of my morning routine. Now, six months later, I am ready to move on from safety razors to a straight. While I am a little nervous, it seems like such a great was to get focused for the rest of my day.

For Christmas, I asked my wife for the Ruprazor starter kit (I would have prefered a vintage razor, but it would have been a bit much to ask of my wife to research and purchase a razor on her own) and plan on having my first shave on the 26th.

I am sure to have many questions so please bear with me...

Thanks

Joel

Joel,

Welcome to SRP! Yes, it's interesting how life's priorities change. About 11 years ago when our first was about 6 months old I turned to my wife and said "Exactly what is it that we did before he was born?"

I think you'll find straight razor shaving to be a great use of "me" time. It's one thing that is all about YOU, although some interruptions are bound to happen (see my post on page 6 of http://straightrazorpalace.com/finer...tml#post593489)

Greg