Ok noob here with an immediate dumb question. Is it possible to learn to shave with a straight razor without a live person to mentor you. I'm afraid if I depend on YouTube that I'll end up with a rather large cut!
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Ok noob here with an immediate dumb question. Is it possible to learn to shave with a straight razor without a live person to mentor you. I'm afraid if I depend on YouTube that I'll end up with a rather large cut!
I did it. Got a few minor cuts in the process.
The thing that makes it possible is that a straight razor is _obviously_ dangerous! So you will be very, very careful as you learn. [And if you're smart, you'll continue to be very careful whenever you have a razor in your hand.]
I'd read the beginner's Wiki's on this site, as well as checking YouTube.
Charles
Where are you at in Missouri??
I live in Lebanon, work at Ft Leonard Wood, and go to Springfield every weekend, so it's like I'm all over. Once in a while I have to take the wife to St Louis to hit all the malls..
Welcome,
I learned and am still learning from this website and from Lynn Abrams CD.
I highly recommend that you read, ask a lot of questions, and get Mr Abrams CD. It is not hard to learn how to use a straight razor if you get all the information and supplies you need first. Keep in mind that you WILL cut yourself. It is all part of the learning curve. Read the Wiki on this website. It will answer most of your questions.
I think I found is that straight razor shaving is great and addicting. Never had a better shaving experience that I have in the last couple of months.
Best regards,
Johan
Take a ride over to Cape and I'll be happy to help you as much as I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeckoGizmo
Have fun,
Lynn
Take Lynn up on his offer you will definitely come out ahead. Welcome to SRP!
Now that sounds tempting, I'll hit you up a little later... I don't have a razor yet lol trying to absorb all of the info!
If the drive over is worth it to you, I'll make sure you leave with a honed razor that you can pass on to another new guy down the road.
Lynn
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Originally Posted by Lynn
Hi Geckogizmo and welcome to SRP. That is a very generous offer Lynn is making you and one of the many reasons this forum is such an amazing place to be a part of. I think you should gas up the car and hook up the GPS and take a short road trip to meet Lynn very soon.
You don't know how much I appreciate the invite!
Lynn, I will do the 5 hr drive! I'm ordering a kit today and the DVD so I can learn all I can before coming over.
Ok, got my eye on a Dovo Bismarck 6/8, the only difference I can see between one Dovo and another is the ascetics, other aspects such as the feel can't be determined online.
Question, why choose a 2" strop when there are 3" available?
Interesting stuff, found lots of interesting disputes on 2 and 3 inch strops. I did place my order, got the 3 inch, if it doesn't work out I can always get another....
Yes indeed...I did so with nary a nick or cut. I did have some razor burn afterwards, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeckoGizmo
I would highly recommend getting a copy of Lynn's dvd on straight razor shaving. Its available from several of the online vendors who advertise here as well as in the SRP Classifieds. That's what I used to begin my journey into the world of straight razor shaving.
As for the 2" vs. 3" strop. I opted for a 3" myself. No problems.
I live in Texas, but am from Missouri and spend time with my son and family in Springfield fairly often. If you can't hook up with Lynn, possibly we could connect in Springfield for an hour. Try the other possibilities, Lynn and whoever raises their Missouri hands. Keep me in mind, though, as a backup option. And, if so, PM me or email LarryAndro@GMail.com.
I am just down the road out side of Rolla. Would be glad to help if you need it.
Will be going down to Lynn's in June, look in the get togethers section.
If you need help just send a pm.
Good luck and welcome.
Tim
Born in Bourbon, and raised at Rolla. Good times!Quote:
Originally Posted by oldblades
Hey guys! Thanks for all the invites! I am getting down Lynn's way this month, will drop the wife off at the mall first lol.
I spent over $300 on shaving stuff in the last two days LOL. What an adventure already!
Looking forward to it. I go by Tim and you on my way to Bennett Springs a couple times a year too.
I usually recommend 3 inch strops. I used a 2 1/2 inch forever just because it was the traditional size. Once I switched to the 3 inch, I rarely use a 2 1/2 any more. The 2 inch strop is for the most part a beginner strop that is a cheaper alternative for the new guys. Nuttin wrong with it, just use an X stroke and you're good.
Have fun,
Lynn