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Good Evening All
My name is Adrian - of Gillette J3 vintage (ie:3rd quarter, 1964) and I have been a cartridge and goop-in-can guy since I began shaving. Two years ago, I switched to DE and now I am in the process of moving to straights.

I have been looking in and lurking, on and off, for a while but now decided to register properly to listen, learn and, hopefully, contribute.

I started with a shave-ready Gold Bug and have since acquired several vintage straights from Ebay. I have learned to hone/sharpen using the minimal tools of a 4k barber hone and a bolsa strop with chromium dioxide...this can give excellent results as long as the razor's edge was in good condition to begin with - that is, no nicks or chips and no need for re-beveling. The razors I have that have damaged edges will be sent to a honemeister in due course.

So, it's a long slow learning curve but it is enjoyable - very enjoyable. The missus thinks I'm crazy and I have had to teach the kids the importance of not touching "daddy's shaving knives" lest there's some serious child bloodshed!

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Welcome to SRP. Sounds like you're allready on your way and enjoying the journey. Glad to have you here.

Welcome!!!! I did just the opposite. I have been using str8s and recently purchased a 1959 Fatboy that I have not shaved with yet. I need to get some blades.

Enjoy

Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

Welcome to SRP. It does indeed sound like you've grabbed the bull by the horns and wrestled him to the ground. Get a 1k and an 8k to go with your 4k and take care of the chipped blades yourself. Sounds like you're a hands on guy and could do it. It really is a lot of fun. :tu

Adrian welcome, enjoy this fine forum