Hello from Minnesota!

[CthulhuToo]

Hi everyone,
I've browsed these forums a little as I prepared to make my first straight razor purchase, and seeing as how I just finished my first straight-razor shave, I thought I'd officially join in.

Because I didn't want to make too much of an investment in case things didn't work out, I decided to start off with a Dovo Shavette and some Derby razor blades.

I must say, my first foray went pretty well. Pretty shoddy in places, but no nicks or cuts at least! Even without knowing what I'm doing, I feel like I still got a better shave than with my "fancy" Schick Quattro. I'm looking forward to how I'll feel a few more shaves down the road!

I look forward to chatting with all of you, and hopefully learning a lot.

[erickson]

Welcome!

I started with a Dovo Shavette and experimented with assortment of blades using the red, green and black sleeves. After a few months I purchased a Dovo Bismark from Lynn and found it to be even easier to shave with than the Shavette.

Good Luck on your journey!

[pinklather]

C, Welcome. 'Grats on having such a good first shave. I wasn't that fortunate, but was pretty bitten by the bug.

Finally, the words 'joy' or 'enjoy' and shave are back together in the same sentence. With that good a start, it only gets better. Enjoy!

[randydance062449]

Welcome to SRP.

There are a bunch of us SRP guys here in Minnesota. We are able and willing to help you with any questions you may have.
There will be a Minnesota Frozen Toe razor meet in February. Here is a link to the thread. Sign up if you want to attend.........

http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...minnesota.html

I will send you my contact details via PM. Come over or call any time.

BTW, please modify your profile to include your location, Minnesota is adequate, so that when I send out PM's about various razor events here in Minnesota then I will be able to locate you via a member search.
Just click on "Settings" above to modify your profile. Thanks

[HNSB]

Welcome from a fellow Minnesotan!

[AxelH]

Hey, dude. Hope not to bump in to you at the local razor places (antique stores, antique shows, etc.). You're one of those Mind-thingies from the Spelljammer universe (space-oriented D&D), right?

[lz6]

Welcome to the forum. Make yourself at home and feel free to ask any questions. Lots of friendly folks here.

[CthulhuToo]

Hey, dude. Hope not to bump in to you at the local razor places (antique stores, antique shows, etc.). You're one of those Mind-thingies from the Spelljammer universe (space-oriented D&D), right?

Oh, you mean my name/avatar? Cthulhu is actually part of an entire cosmic-horror mythos created by H.P. Lovecraft. Check out the story The Call of Cthulhu some time! By the way, how much to straight razors usually go for in antique stores?

[CthulhuToo]

Welcome!

I started with a Dovo Shavette and experimented with assortment of blades using the red, green and black sleeves. After a few months I purchased a Dovo Bismark from Lynn and found it to be even easier to shave with than the Shavette.

Good Luck on your journey!

Here's a newbie question for you: What's the difference between the sleeves?

[kalerolf]

Hello and Welcome to SRP