Thread: New to the neighborhood!

Good (early) Morning!
My name is Randy, and I'm a shave-a-holic. At 16 years old, I started growing facial hair - later, it proved to be an issue in my military service. But now, at 28, I finally did it - I became a card carrying member of the man-society.

My weapon of choice was a Christmas gift this year, a Dovo Bismarck with (what some would consider) attractive gold leafwork. My grandfather was a barber, and was able to show me (with exceedingly quick pace for a man who hasn't touched a blade in 20 years) how to strop properly.

I'm on my 14th shave, and so far - only one slightly hemorrhaging WHOOPS to speak of. I love it, I've found myself stropping kitchen knives so as not to over strop my razor, but it's just so damned relaxing and enjoyable.

Going through this forum has been a godsend, it's made me feel like I'm not a shaving sociopath, that I'm not some backwards turn of the century he-man; but rather - part of an eclectic and sometimes eccentric community.

If you'll have me, I'll be a member for life.

Shave steady, shave smooth, but most of all, enjoy shaving.

-Randy

Can you welcome someone to something you just joined? If so, welcome aboard LT!

Welcome!

My first straight was a black Bismarck and it is still my best!

Welcome to SRP! Glad you joined our little club here and sounds like you're off to a great start

Welcome aboard. You're lucky to have your grandfather teach you one of the most important things in razordom

Welcome to srp