Thread: Longtime lurker says hello

Hi folks,

I've been a member here for awhile but have mostly just lurked and bought a razor or two out of the classified section. I've never posted much, if at all.*** I'm active over on B&B under the same name and have enjoyed that site immensely but in the past two years have transitioned almost completely to straights. I'd like to be more active over here for that reason, so I thought I'd introduce myself.

I've been wet shaving since, well, I started shaving. I thank my father for that. At risk of dating myself, I won't tell you how long ago that was, but it was awhile ago. I started experimenting with straight razors about 5 years ago (a DOVO BL as a first razor if you can believe it) and enjoyed it immensely. I would send my razor to Lynn to be honed (and repaired, restored, etc given all the abuse I gave it with my inexperience - thank you Lynn!).

About a year and half ago I bought my first coticule and tried honing, but became frustrated, gave up, sold it, and bought the Feather AC DX. Although I enjoyed the Feather, the shave was a bit harsh. About a year ago I found myself with more time and started honing again, this time with some resolve. Since then I have suffered from severe RAD and HAD and now own quite a few very nice razors and coticules of different veins. This week I purchased my first JNAT, a very nice Ozuku Asagi, which I feel is a major step. I relish this little hobby because it is both luxurious, functional, and artisanal.

Anyway, I look forward to posting here more and learning from the more experienced members that frequent this board.

Welcome aboard,sounds like your all set up ,but another strop ,razor ,rock,soap,cream,can always find its way into the rotation .

Sounds like you will be bringing some experience.. Welcome and salutations! There is a standard rule that all new members send me thier razors for the first year of ownership....hope you don't mind... I bear the burden well...

Welcome and join in the fun!!

Indeed welcome! Going back to square 1 is a fine way to start. Sounds like you have something to contribute! Good luck!

Welcome to SRP from another North Carolinian! I'm in the Chapel Hill area and would be happy to talk with you sometime.

Originally Posted by nipper

Welcome to SRP from another North Carolinian! I'm in the Chapel Hill area and would be happy to talk with you sometime.

Always happy to hear from other North Carolinians. Having put in about a decade of schooling at UNC, I'm quite familiar with Chapel Hill. We'll have to compare notes sometime.

Originally Posted by nessmuck

Welcome aboard,sounds like your all set up ,but another strop ,razor ,rock,soap,cream,can always find its way into the rotation .

I've found I have never been "all set up" since frequenting B&B. I'm sure SRP will have a similar effect. There is always that next stone or razor...

Originally Posted by mrmotley

I've found I have never been "all set up" since frequenting B&B. I'm sure SRP will have a similar effect. There is always that next stone or razor...

THAT is up to you!