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  1. 02-28-2011, 06:02 PM #1
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    Hello all,

    I have been shaving with a double edge safety razor for the last 30 years (I am 55). Sadly it has given up the ghost.

    I grew up watching my grandfather shaving with a straight razor. I remember that he loved shaving and that it was an almost religious ritual for him. He told me that it made him ready to face the day.

    I hate the thought of using cheap throwaway razors or the expensive cartridge razors that are sold today. I figure that it is time that I switch to a straight razor and recapture those moments that I shared with my grandfather. A more relaxing time where he spent time taking care of himself in the early morning hours and left the house knowing that he looked and felt confident and manly.

    This a journey that I looking forward to.
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    Straights are relaxing! Welcome to SRP too...
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    Quote Originally Posted by AzShaver View Post
    Hello all,

    I have been shaving with a double edge safety razor for the last 30 years (I am 55). Sadly it has given up the ghost.

    I grew up watching my grandfather shaving with a straight razor. I remember that he loved shaving and that it was an almost religious ritual for him. He told me that it made him ready to face the day.

    I hate the thought of using cheap throwaway razors or the expensive cartridge razors that are sold today. I figure that it is time that I switch to a straight razor and recapture those moments that I shared with my grandfather. A more relaxing time where he spent time taking care of himself in the early morning hours and left the house knowing that he looked and felt confident and manly.

    This a journey that I looking forward to.
    Welcome! I assume you are from Arizona correct? I too am 55 and just started a few months ago for the same reason, watching my grandfather strop that thing up and shave. There is a barber supply in town and a good hone meister in town as well. You will not regret this decision.
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    Welcome to SRP please check out the members map for members in you area and leave your mark. http://straightrazorpalace.com/vbgooglemapme.php
    Finding members close to you can be very helpful. First hand help always seems to be better!

    This is a great site full of great members. Everyone will help the best they can if you have any questions feel free to ask.

    As mentioned before the Wiki is a great place to start for some reading on everything straight!!

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  12. 03-01-2011, 11:16 PM #7
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  14. 03-02-2011, 04:29 AM #8
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    Welcome to SRP. I understand where you're coming from. Enjoy the journey!
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  15. 03-04-2011, 10:50 PM #9
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    Welcome AZshaver--I started last December on my 58th birthday. It's a learning process, but as my results have gradually gotten better the satisfaction is immeasurable.
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