Thread: Hi from Rochester NY

Hi everyone. Just started shaving with a straight razor about four months ago. I bought a razor from ebay...ok so I bought 3.
The first one I thought (that's what I get for thinking) was a decent one. Looked nice, Soligen Germany(painted on) big mistake there. That thing is a real piece of junk. Won't take an edge, at least not one you would shave with.
The second one was super cheap. A Gold dollar. The cheap Gold dollar razor honed and stropped shaves really nice. Compared to the ragged tin can edge of the "made in Germany" razor, it was a dream.
I have a new strop on the way. Straight Razor Designs, first one was 30 bucks on ebay. The first one, I have nicked up learning how to use a strop.
And I just purchased a new Dovo Black Star.
I have heard of RAD (razor acquisition disease) I'm afraid I may have it.

Welcome Dave, we have a few straight razor shavers in the Rochester NY area. We are actually having a meet next month. We would love to see you there. Let us know if you have any questions, we are always willing to help out.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...l-29-may1.html

Man! Did you end up in the right place! Lots of good help in your neck of the woods.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Man! Did you end up in the right place! Lots of good help in your neck of the woods.

Thanks Kelly

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Man! Did you end up in the right place! Lots of good help in your neck of the woods.

I could always use help. I'm sure I will have some questions.

Hey Dave. Definitely come to the meet. They are awesome, as are all the attendees and the hosts.

If you'd like some help before then, shoot me a PM. I'm in the city, and have a rather open schedule.

Originally Posted by CarrieM

Thanks Kelly

You are so very welcome!

RAD is contagious and way too easy to catch! Welcome.