Thread: New guy here

Hey everyone My name is Wedge, Im finaly at 33 going to learn how to do a proper shave my Grandfather tried to show me when I was 14-15 but after almost removing the mole on my left side I gave up. Well a few years ago I had my first pro straight shave It was wonderful, the gent who was doing for me has now passed 82 years old so I figured I would get together the equipment and start doing it my self.

Welcome to SRP

You have come to the right place to help and guide you on your path, don't hesitate to ask any question you might have, we're all here to help eachother.

Welcome Turbo

One thing I've always wanted to try is a authentic str8 shave - They're hard to come by in the UK with the exception of Gary Haywood down in Nottingham.

Try and remember as much as you can from that shave, it'll help you alot. Especially if you can pick his brain.

regards Alex

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Welcome to SRP

You have come to the right place to help and guide you on your path, don't hesitate to ask any question you might have, we're all here to help eachother.

Unless it's a stupid question......just kidding. Word of advice, there are TONS of threads all through this site full of Q & A's relating to almost any subject you're inquiring about. If you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to ask and others will either answer your question or post a link that'll answer it for you. Your grandfather never had it so good......

Educate yourself here & find a mentor to show you the ropes. Where ya from?

Originally Posted by Costabro

Unless it's a stupid question......just kidding. Word of advice, there are TONS of threads all through this site full of Q & A's relating to almost any subject you're inquiring about. If you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to ask and others will either answer your question or post a link that'll answer it for you. Your grandfather never had it so good......

Thank you Zephyr. Costabro Im also a member of the drag racing forum the bullet, so trust me I have learned very well about dumb questions LOL. I am glad to see there is a sense of humor here. My personal work horse for about ten years now was the military issue "saftey" of my grandfathers that I had restored. But I had a once a week ritual of going to see the departed barber, its was a nice weekly indulgence, not just the shave but being 30+ years younger than anyone the stories were great. Anyway I currently have the SR8 of my great grandfathers that they brought from Sicily and Germany. That one day I would like to use, but I would rather purchase a new one so if I mess it up I am not killing a bit of my family history. I was thinking of one from the Dovo line up. what would you guys suggest, stainless or carbon? being the fact It might get messed up price is a small concern but not my large concern

Forgive my grammar I am fairly sick and having trouble

Originally Posted by shooter74743

Educate yourself here & find a mentor to show you the ropes. Where ya from?

I am currently from South Ga just out side of savannah, from San Bernardino Co. in So Cal. more specifically Rancho Cucamonga originally.

Dovo is a fine entry level blade. My first was a Dovo in cocobolo wood. I'd say go with carbon steel as it's easier to hone, from what I hear. If you're like me, you'll think, "Hey, I have this blade. Why should I pay someone else to hone it in a couple of months?". Then you'll purchase a hone, probably the wrong one, or maybe you'll think, "Why just get an 8000 or 12000 when I can get the Norton combo pack with 220, 1000, 4000, 8000 and a lapping stone? Then I could personally restore my own antique finds, repairing, polishing, then honing them." Then, you'll be looking up things like buffing compound and micromesh, scale pins and washers, exotic woods from local brick and mortar stores....then, then,.....yet, I digress.