Thread: New Member from the Boston Area

Hello Fine Sirs!

My name is Chris and I am a new member from just north of Boston in Revere, MA. After a few years of getting some straight razor shaves in a Barber chair, I figured it was time for me to give it a try myself. So after some research (and remarkably not finding this site in my research), I made a purchase of a brand new TI carbon steel blade with the stainless steel scales (not sure the model exactly). So far some good, I have done about six shaves without any major blooed letting. I have done some stropping as well. I am using the brush with a quality shaving soap from Art of Shaving as well as pre shave oil and after shave.

After doing a lot of reading here, I am looking forward to making some progress. I am still weak in using my left hand...cannot fgure out a good grip for an ATG shave and a few other pitfalls so far, but I am looking to become comefortable with a quality WTG method before jumping into something different.

I have read that my shave ready razor may in fact not be shave ready here! GASP! I was wondering a couple of things....

1) Where can I get it properly honed?
2) How long does the process usually take and how long will I be with out my razor?

Thanks so much!
Chris

For a properly honed razor, contact a few guys here: Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

How long does it take? According to the honer's workload and available time to hone the razors & of course mail. Most honers use USPS Priority Flat boxes, so you would be looking at a ballpark of 10-14 days considering it is so close to Christmas. Shipping is what takes the majority of the time. Contact a few of the honers and go with one you feel comfortable with.

Please feel free to ask any question as the only stupid question is the one NOT asked. If I can be of assistance, please feel to contact me via PM any time.
Scott

Hello Chris,
Welcome to Straight Razor Place. Scott has provided ample information for you. Beyond that, if you have questions, please post them and you'll have your answer quickly.