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06-23-2011, 09:26 PM #1Junior Member
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New old fart
Hello folks,
As the handle implies, it's taken me awhile to discover straight razors. Like it does with most things.
I've had 3 straights lying around for about 30 years and never thought of shaving with them, and wore a short beard for all those years because I couldn't stand the pain of shaving with multiblades or electric shavers.
Then came the eureka moment when I found this site.
Bought a new Dovo and had it and the old ones honed by Maxi.
So here we are. Like the saying goes, live and learn.
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06-23-2011, 09:44 PM #2Customized
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Welcome to SRP GreyBeard!
Yes, you have indeed found the place to learn about straights.
Check out the wiki and the various sub-forums stickies, they are filled with great info.
The links in my sig-line might also be of use to you as you try to learn this traditional way of shaving.
Enjoy your stay here, and do ask away as questions arise.Bjoernar
Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....
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06-23-2011, 10:02 PM #3Sharp as a spoon.
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Welcome to SRP GreyBeard! Better late than later. Tons of great information to be found here just waiting for you to discover it. +1 on Birnando's advice and please post any questions you have. Enjoy you new hobby and learn to love shaving every day.
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06-23-2011, 10:27 PM #4Predictably Unpredictiable
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Welcome from another old/new guy!!
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
Albert Einstein
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06-24-2011, 12:25 AM #5Senior Member
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Welcome!
What aircraft is that on your avatar photo? The canopy looks kinda like a Spitfire, but it's
hard to tell for sure.
Paul"If you come up to it, and you just can't do it, then that's jolly well where you are."
Lord Buckley
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06-24-2011, 12:36 AM #6Senior Member
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Welcome, great advice so far.
You will do well to find yourself a mentor.
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06-24-2011, 12:42 AM #7..mama I know we broke the rules...
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Hello hello Jim.
Welcome to the site. There are so many great resources here, from people to pictures and videos. Sop it up.
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06-24-2011, 12:52 AM #8Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP and I'm living proof that old dogs can learn new tricks.
Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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06-24-2011, 09:42 PM #9Junior Member
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It is/was a Mk 9 Spitfire called Evelyn that I used to maintain way back in the late '70s. Not sure where/if she lives now.What aircraft is that on your avatar photo?
hello Nate! and thanks again!Maxi hello Jim.
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06-25-2011, 01:45 AM #10Senior Member
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Welcome to Straight Razor Place...........You're gonna love it !
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