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  1. 08-02-2011, 08:24 PM #1
    skinnyjoe313
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    Smile young novice here from Eng!and!

    Hi Guys,

    im 20 from england i thinking of giving straight razor shaving a try im sure im not the first person who's 20 to try it lol

    iv got myself a Dovo tensionable paddle strop and a Paragon Sheffield razor (i think its a 6/8)

    Anyway just thought id be polite and say hello

    Regards

    Joe
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  2. 08-02-2011, 10:38 PM #2
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    Hi Joe, good start. You want to make sure the razor is properly honed first. Nowt worse than starting straight razor shaving with a dull razor lol.
    Lots of info on here to get you started.
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    Welcome and congratulations on your decision!
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  4. 08-03-2011, 01:58 AM #4
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    Hello Joe and welcom,e to SRP! If you need anything just ask.
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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  5. 08-03-2011, 05:51 AM #5
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    Thanks for the welcome guys

    Yorkie - i belive my razor was honed by Neil Miller of stropshop before i brought it.
    http://www.strop-shop.co.uk/

    regards

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  6. 08-03-2011, 06:41 AM #6
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    Joe,

    Welcome and hello from Hastings

    Mr Neil Miller is a top-notch chappie

    Have fun & good shaving !

    Best regards

    Russ
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