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    Default Another New Member From Minnesota, Hello

    Hi everyone, how are things? I'm new to straight razors, and after reading a lot of information on this site, I'll be heading to the classifieds after this post! Anyways, I've been wanting to ditch my Gillette for some time now, I'm sick of settling for a mediocre shave, and the price it comes with. I realize everyday is a learning process, and I thank you all in advance for future help. I'll be sure to use the search button!

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    Hello and welcome to SRP! The classifieds is a great place to start. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and I'm sure someone will be more than willing to help

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    Quote Originally Posted by MNstCloud View Post
    Hi everyone, how are things? I'm new to straight razors, and after reading a lot of information on this site, I'll be heading to the classifieds after this post! Anyways, I've been wanting to ditch my Gillette for some time now, I'm sick of settling for a mediocre shave, and the price it comes with. I realize everyday is a learning process, and I thank you all in advance for future help. I'll be sure to use the search button!
    There is a MN get together Tomorrow in Canon Falls, how's that for timing!!
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...gathering.html

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    Welcome to SRP!!!

    I am about 45 minutes from St. Cloud. Feel free to PM me if you ever need help with anything.

    Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rodb View Post
    There is a MN get together Tomorrow in Canon Falls, how's that for timing!!
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...gathering.html

    If you could do this, you would be light years ahead with all of the knowledge and experience that is going to be there. I am wishing I could go!
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    Welcome to SRP! You have a lot of company here in Minnesota.
    I sure wish you could attend todays annual Minnesota Razor Meet at Mike Blues workshop. You would meet a whole bunch of very good people and see a lot of razors, hones, etc. It starts at 10 AM - 5PM. It is about 35 miles south of St. Paul on Hwy 52 in Cannon Falls, MN.

    HNSB will be a great local resource for you and if your ever in St. Paul, MN please come on over to my home. I will PM you my contact inf and directions to the razor meet if you can make it.

    Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin

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    Definitely recommend that you go to the meet. It is soooooo much easier to actually see all the nuances of this most excellent hobby rather than stumble your way through it.

    Welcome to SRP! Str8 shaving takes some time to get, but once you do you'll be wondering why in the world you didn't switch years ago!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MaritimeFanatic View Post
    Definitely recommend that you go to the meet. It is soooooo much easier to actually see all the nuances of this most excellent hobby rather than stumble your way through it.

    Welcome to SRP! Str8 shaving takes some time to get, but once you do you'll be wondering why in the world you didn't switch years ago!
    I went as a rookie last time, besides being fun it's like a master class in all things straight razor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HNSB View Post
    Welcome to SRP!!!

    I am about 45 minutes from St. Cloud. Feel free to PM me if you ever need help with anything.
    Thank you very much, nice to know I have some local help if needed!

    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    If you could do this, you would be light years ahead with all of the knowledge and experience that is going to be there. I am wishing I could go!
    Wish I could go, knowledge is needed, hopefully the next one!

    Quote Originally Posted by randydance062449 View Post
    Welcome to SRP! You have a lot of company here in Minnesota.
    I sure wish you could attend todays annual Minnesota Razor Meet at Mike Blues workshop. You would meet a whole bunch of very good people and see a lot of razors, hones, etc. It starts at 10 AM - 5PM. It is about 35 miles south of St. Paul on Hwy 52 in Cannon Falls, MN.

    HNSB will be a great local resource for you and if your ever in St. Paul, MN please come on over to my home. I will PM you my contact inf and directions to the razor meet if you can make it.

    PM sent! Thank you very much for the invite, I just joined on too short of notice, I really wish I had known sooner!

    Quote Originally Posted by MaritimeFanatic View Post
    Definitely recommend that you go to the meet. It is soooooo much easier to actually see all the nuances of this most excellent hobby rather than stumble your way through it.

    Welcome to SRP! Str8 shaving takes some time to get, but once you do you'll be wondering why in the world you didn't switch years ago!
    Thats the goal, thanks for the welcome! Wish I could attend!

    The hardest part so far is finding the razor. I've checked out the classifieds, but I can't determine what is a good deal and what I want. I'm sure almost all will be good for a beginner so I need to make up my mind!
    I was considering the Gold Dollar & Filly Combo, However after reading reviews maybe something else. Filly sounds good though, the search continues
    Last edited by MNstCloud; 02-12-2011 at 09:19 PM.

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