Hi everyone,
I've been using the SRP for a couple of years to find info. and thought it was about time I joined in (thanks to all the unwitting contributors).
Converted to straight razor use about two years ago - can't really say why, just fancied giving it a try - and haven't looked back since. Started out with an unnamed (retailed by H Nadler Frankfurt), reconditioned razor from The Invisible Edge and as you can guess gathered pace from there.
I'm currently still using my original razor in rotation with a W.B. Hilliard, Ford & Medley, Kropp, Mappin Bros., EDACO, J Milner and George Butler. Apart from the Ford & Medley I have carried out some level of restortion on all the razors I'm using building up my honing skills.
I've also picked up a number of oldies that need saved and recirculation. Currently I'm working on a T Parker (if anyone has info. on this maker...) near-wedge that I'm guessing must date to mid-1800's by it's style and should look stunning once I'm finished (hopefully will be a great shave too).
Apart from shaving my great passion is biking - my normal ride is a Hayabusa tho' I love older Japanese bikes and spend a lot of time riding my '76 CB550 (very slow but loads of fun). I play a few instruments but due to time contraints have largely given up to concentrate on the bagpipes.Like many in NE Scotland oil money pays the bills and I work as an engineering manager in the subsea sector.
Look forward to picking everyone's brains!
phil