Thread: New guy from Indy!

Hi, My name is AJ, and I haven't had a proper shave in 20 years.

I'm looking at getting into shaving with a straight razor, and I stumbled upon this treasure trove of information...

Basically, I just am getting fed up with paying ~$50/year for crappy shaves and razor burn. I'd rather get a good straight razor, the accouterments and be done with it.

I'll admit, one of my other reasons is that I want to be the BAMF who shaves with a straight razor.

Welcome, when I read the first line of your post, I thought you must have a very long beard that you were looking to shave off.

Originally Posted by 96firephoenix

I'll admit, one of my other reasons is that I want to be the BAMF who shaves with a straight razor.

Then I would look to get a wonderful custom from one of the fine custom proprietors here. Nothing short of 15/16ths with lots of jimps and spine work Just make sure you get a good starter and read the wiki, watch the videos, and enjoy

Using a straight sure makes you a BAMF instantly , but if you get into this to save money, you're in for a surprise..

Originally Posted by Blix

Using a straight sure makes you a BAMF instantly , but if you get into this to save money, you're in for a surprise..

I looked at the lifetime cost, and It looks like I'll wind up saving money in the long run. right now, I'm just looking at getting used equipment...

Antique Tillotson Sheffield Straight Razor - eBay (item 120749497090 end time Jul-20-11 15:11:26 PDT)

the winning bidder would be myself