Gonna take the plunge!

Hi guys! I've been wet shaving with a double edge for about a year and have recently started looking at straight edge razors. I viewed Lynn Abrams' "World of Straight Razor Shaving" DVD - a truly awesome source of information. I finally decided to order a pre-honed 6/8 Dovo "Bismarck" along with a strop from Lynn's Straight Razor Designs. Hopefully, my piggy bank will recover a bit before I need to order a set of honing stones.

I'm excited but slightly nervous. I'm gonna take Lynn's suggestion and "have fun!"

Thanks for a great site!

~Dan

Welcome to SRP, Dan!
Congrats on your decisions! With advice from Lynn's videos you are well equipped for a smooth and comfortable introduction to the nicest shaving experiences. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask, this place is full of knowledgeable people that share willingly.

:gl:

Hello and welcome to SRP. Congrats on taking the plunge and a fine purchase :gl:

Learning from people that make it work has to be the shortest route to success. I really appreciate it!

Welcome to SRP! It looks like you're starting out on the right foot.

Be sure to ask if you have any questions. :)

Welcome to SRP!

Welcome to SRP, one option is to pick up some of the used shave ready or restored straights from on of the vendors here on SRP. Some times you can pick up a couple so you have a spare and one to keep as a base of shave ready until you get proficient at stropping etc. It can help delay that plunge into the honing equipment.

welcome aboard.

Knowledge flows freely and everyone is friendly and knowledgeable but me.

Welcome to SRP and all the best in this great hobby.
Enjoy!