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  1. 12-31-2010, 04:00 AM #1
    AdrianJ3
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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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  2. 12-31-2010, 04:19 AM #2
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    Welcome to SRP. Sounds like you're allready on your way and enjoying the journey. Glad to have you here.
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  3. 12-31-2010, 11:09 AM #3
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    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
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  4. 12-31-2010, 01:26 PM #4
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    Welcome to Straight Razor Place!
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  5. 12-31-2010, 01:35 PM #5
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    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.
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  6. 01-01-2011, 04:20 PM #6
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    Adrian welcome, enjoy this fine forum
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